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Cupboard
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Simple meaning
What does Cupboard mean?
A cupboard is a storage cabinet with shelves.
Dictionary definition
a cabinet or small closet with shelves used for storing dishes, food, or household items.
Example sentences
Cupboard in a sentence
easy
The plates are in the cupboard.
medium
She opened the cupboard to get a cereal bowl.
hard
The kitchen cupboard held spices, mugs, and extra jars.
Synonyms
Words like Cupboard
Antonyms
Opposite words
open shelfA shelf without cupboard doors.
empty counterA surface used for work, not enclosed storage.
Word family
Cupboard word family
Base word
cupboard
noun
cupboard
Base form.
noun
cupboards
More than one cupboard.
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Practice 1
What does cupboard mean?
A cupboard is a cabinet or small closet used for storing items.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to cupboard?
A cupboard is a type of cabinet used for storage.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses cupboard correctly?
A cupboard is used to store items such as cups and dishes.
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