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cup

The correct spelling is cup.

How to pronounce cup

/kʌp/
noun

IPA: /kʌp/

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The correct spelling is cup. A concave vessel for drinking from, usually made of opaque material (as opposed to a glass) and with a handle. For example: "Pour the tea into the cup."

Usage Examples

Pour the tea into the cup.

I drank two cups of water but still felt thirsty.

The World Cup is awarded to the winner of a quadrennial football tournament.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A concave vessel for drinking from, usually made of opaque material (as opposed to a glass) and with a handle.
  2. 2.The contents of said vessel; a cupful.
  3. 3.A customary unit of measure
  4. 4.A trophy in the shape of an oversized cup.
  5. 5.A contest for which a cup is awarded.

verb

  1. 1.To form into the shape of a cup, particularly of the hands.
  2. 2.To hold something in cupped hands.
  3. 3.To pour (a liquid, drink, etc.) into a cup.
  4. 4.To supply with cups of wine.
  5. 5.To apply a cupping apparatus to; to subject to the operation of cupping.

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