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cup
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- pronunciation:
- kuhp
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a small container used for drinking.
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| definition 2: |
what a cup holds.
Would you like a cup of tea? |
| definition 3: |
a unit of measure equal to eight fluid ounces or one half pint. (abbreviated: c)
The recipe called for two cups of milk.
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| definition 4: |
a fancy metal cup that is given to the winner of a contest or game.
The soccer team won a silver cup.
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| related words: |
bottle, bowl, dish, mug, prize, title, trophy |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
cups, cupping, cupped |
| definition: |
to shape into the form of a cup.
She cupped her hands. |
| related words: |
hollow |
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