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Cup
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Simple meaning
What does Cup mean?
A cup is a small container for drinks.
Dictionary definition
a small container used for drinking or holding liquid.
Example sentences
Cup in a sentence
easy
I filled the cup with water.
medium
She placed the cup beside her plate.
hard
The recipe used one cup of milk to make the batter smooth.
Synonyms
Words like Cup
mugA cup with a handle, often used for hot drinks.
glassA drinking container, often made of glass.
Antonyms
Opposite words
plateA flat dish used for food, not usually drinks.
bowlA deeper dish used for food or liquid, different from a cup.
Word family
Cup word family
Base word
cup
noun
cup
Base form.
noun
cups
More than one cup.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does cup mean?
A cup is a small container used for drinking or holding liquid.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to cup?
A mug is a kind of cup, often with a handle.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses cup correctly?
A cup can hold water for drinking.
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