Here's a breakdown:

* Solute: The substance that dissolves in a solvent to form a solution. Examples: salt, sugar, coffee grounds.

* Solvent: The substance that dissolves the solute. Examples: water, alcohol, gasoline.

* Solution: The homogeneous mixture formed when the solute dissolves in the solvent.

So, when you add sugar to water, sugar is the solute, water is the solvent, and the sweet liquid you get is the solution.