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I filled the cup with water.
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
medium
She placed the cup beside her plate.
hard
The recipe used one cup of milk to make the batter smooth.
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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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MeaningCup means A cup is a small container for drinks.
ExampleExample: I filled the cup with water.
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Word family
Cup word family
Base word
cup
noun
cup
Base form.
noun
cups
More than one cup.
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Hint for students
A cup is a small container for drinks.
Common mix-up
Cup is not the same as plate. Cup means a cup is a small container for drinks.
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Read this model sentence: She placed the cup beside her plate. Clue words: plate, placed, beside. Underline clue words that show why cup fits instead of plate. Now write one new sentence that shows cup without using the word cup. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show cup?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "She placed the cup beside her plate." Why does cup fit better than plate?
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