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Cup

🇬🇧 UK /["/kʌp/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kʌp/"]/

Meaning of Cup

a small container that is like a bowl in shape, usually with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, etc.

In simple words: A small container used for drinking, usually with a handle.

Cup in a sentence

• I drank a cup of tea this morning.
• He poured the milk into the cup.
• They are playing in the soccer cup this weekend.
• Can you pass me that cup on the table?

How to use Cup

Used in both everyday and formal contexts. Avoid using it in very technical or academic situations unless referring to a specific measurement. Generally, appropriate in any conversation about food or drink.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'cup' as a 'cupboard' for your drinks!

Related words

Collocations with Cup

• empty
• full
• half-empty
• fill
• refill
• drain
• contain something
• holder
• a cup and saucer
• strong
• fresh
• hot
• offer somebody
• make (somebody)
• pour (somebody)
• cup of
• a nice cup of tea
• challenge
• knockout
• American
• win
• lose
• present (somebody with)
• competition
• clash
• match
• the first, etc. round of the cup
• challenge
• knockout
• American
• win
• lose
• present (somebody with)
• competition
• clash
• match
• the first, etc. round of the cup
• empty
• full
• half-empty
• fill
• refill
• drain
• contain something
• holder
• a cup and saucer

Synonyms for Cup

• mug
• glass
• tumbler
• chalice

Opposites of Cup

• bowl
• goblet

Common mistakes with Cup

• Confused with 'mug' — remember, a mug is usually larger and doesn't always have a handle.
• Using 'cup' to refer to a large container; 'cup' usually means a smaller one.
• Overgeneralizing to all drinking vessels — a 'cup' is specific.

Frequently asked questions about Cup

What does Cup mean?

A small container used for drinking, usually with a handle.

What is the definition of Cup?

a small container that is like a bowl in shape, usually with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, etc.

How do you use Cup in a sentence?

I drank a cup of tea this morning.

Can you give another example of Cup?

He poured the milk into the cup.

What are synonyms for Cup?

Common alternatives include mug, glass, tumbler, chalice.

What is the opposite of Cup?

Opposite meanings include bowl, goblet.

What words go with Cup?

It commonly pairs with empty, full, half-empty, fill, refill, drain, contain something, holder, a cup and saucer, strong, fresh, hot, offer somebody, make (somebody), pour (somebody), cup of, a nice cup of tea, challenge, knockout, American, win, lose, present (somebody with), competition, clash, match, the first, etc. round of the cup, challenge, knockout, American, win, lose, present (somebody with), competition, clash, match, the first, etc. round of the cup, empty, full, half-empty, fill, refill, drain, contain something, holder, a cup and saucer.

What are common mistakes when using Cup?

Confused with 'mug' — remember, a mug is usually larger and doesn't always have a handle. Using 'cup' to refer to a large container; 'cup' usually means a smaller one. Overgeneralizing to all drinking vessels — a 'cup' is specific.

How do you pronounce Cup?

US: /["/kʌp/"]/, UK: /["/kʌp/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Cup?

Used in both everyday and formal contexts. Avoid using it in very technical or academic situations unless referring to a specific measurement. Generally, appropriate in any conversation about food or drink.

What CEFR level is Cup?

"Cup" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.