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Meaning of the word cup in English

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cup

US /kʌp/
UK /kʌp/
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Noun

1.

a small, bowl-shaped container, typically with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, or other beverages

Example:
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She poured hot tea into her favorite cup.
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He drank a cup of coffee every morning.
Synonym:
muggobletchalicebeakertumbler
2.

the contents of a cup

Example:
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She drank a whole cup of water.
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Add a cup of flour to the mixture.
3.

a trophy in the shape of a large cup, awarded as a prize in a competition

Example:
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The team won the championship cup.
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He lifted the World Cup above his head.
Synonym:
trophyprizeawardbowl

Verb

1.

to form (something) into the shape of a cup

Example:
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She cupped her hands to catch the water.
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He cupped her face in his hands.
Synonym:
cradleholdscoop
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cupfulmeasuring cupegg cupcup holder