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The meaning of the English word "cup" and how you use it

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cup
(noun) (sing.) a small container used to drink liquids from
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I need a cup .
Do you want a cup of coffee ?
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Anna Kendrick Sings the Cup Song
a cappella with a cup .
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" I ordered a cup of coffee ".
Starbucks Is Creating Coffee Culture
A single origin brewed coffee can cost more than five dollars a cup and much like a winery or brewery ,
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World cup
(noun) the global football championship; soccer championship
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The World Cup is a huge event .
Are you going to watch the World Cup ?
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2014 World Cup - Commentators' Guide
To cover this World Cup ,
2014 World Cup - Commentators' Guide
I'm Conor McNamara and this is my commentator 's guide to the World Cup .
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When it's the World Cup or the Olympics , and you see your flag , you start singing your anthem with your friends .
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cup
(noun) (sing.) unit of measurement; 8 ounces
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This recipe calls for 1 cup of flour .
I need a cup of melted chocolate .
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Scientific Super Bubbles
Next we 're going to add one single cup of corn syrup .
Money-Saving Tricks to Do at Home
If you combine one cup of washing soda , one cup of baking soda ,
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half a cup of salt and half a cup of lemon juice , you're well on your way to dishwashing freedom .
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coffee...cup
(noun) a cup or mug used to put coffee into
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Are you using my coffee cup ?
I broke my favorite coffee cup .
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Are You Good or Are You Well?
My favorite coffee cup has the phrase " Superheroes do good . I 'm doing well ."
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cup
(noun) (sing.) athletic gear for men, typically reinforced with plastic
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A cup helps protect athletes from injury .
On this team , every player must wear a cup .
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Ross Plays Rugby - Friends Clip
I 've heard that he does n't wear a cup .
Ross Plays Rugby - Friends Clip
Well , I could use that ! Trick hip , no cup . Okay , okay !
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