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UK/["/suːp/"]/US/["/suːp/"]/

Meaning of Soup

a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, etc. in water, often eaten as the first course of a meal

In simple words: A warm liquid meal made from boiling ingredients like vegetables or meat.

Soup in a sentence

  • I like to eat soup when it's cold outside.
  • The chef prepared a delicious tomato soup for dinner.
  • Can you help me make some chicken soup?
  • She always orders the soup of the day at the restaurant.
  • For lunch, I had a bowl of minestrone soup.
  • The soup is too hot to eat right now.
  • My grandmother makes the best vegetable soup.
  • I saw a recipe for spicy lentil soup online.

How to use Soup

Use 'soup' when talking about food, especially in casual settings. It's not typically used in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'soup' as 'sipping on something warm.'

Related words

Collocations with Soup

Synonyms for Soup

  • broth
  • stew
  • bisque
  • chowder

Opposites of Soup

  • solid food
  • dry food

Common mistakes with Soup

  • Confused with 'stew' which is thicker than soup.
  • Using 'soups' in plural when referring to soup in general.
  • Saying 'a soup' instead of just 'soup' when talking about it as a dish.

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Frequently asked questions about Soup

What does Soup mean?

A warm liquid meal made from boiling ingredients like vegetables or meat.

What is the definition of Soup?

a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, etc. in water, often eaten as the first course of a meal

How do you use Soup in a sentence?

I like to eat soup when it's cold outside.

Can you give another example of Soup?

The chef prepared a delicious tomato soup for dinner.

What are synonyms for Soup?

Common alternatives include broth, stew, bisque, chowder.

What is the opposite of Soup?

Opposite meanings include solid food, dry food.

What words go with Soup?

It commonly pairs with creamy, hearty, thick, bowl, cup, mug, cook, make, prepare, bowl, plate, pot.

What are common mistakes when using Soup?

Confused with 'stew' which is thicker than soup. Using 'soups' in plural when referring to soup in general. Saying 'a soup' instead of just 'soup' when talking about it as a dish.

How do you pronounce Soup?

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

When should I use Soup?

Use 'soup' when talking about food, especially in casual settings. It's not typically used in formal contexts.

What CEFR level is Soup?

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