Sup is an old-fashionedno longer commonly used in current language or style word for a small amount of liquida substance that flows and is not solid food, and it can also mean to drink or eat in small amounts. It is not a common everydayused or seen regularly in ordinary life word in modern English.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /səp/
Easy pronunciation: SUP (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the single syllable.
Noun meaning a small amount of liquid food.
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Sup Meaning
a small sip or little serving of liquid
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a small amount of liquid food
Example: He had a sup of ale before dinner.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- swallow — Possible, but it is broader and less exact than sup; it can refer to a gulp or mouthful rather than a small amount of liquid.
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Other Meanings of Sup
Meaning 2
to drink or eat a little at a time
Part of speech: verb
Definition: take solid or liquid food into the mouth a little at a time either by drinking or by eating with a spoon
Example: He sipped his tea slowly.
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Sup Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- swallow
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse sup with the modern informal greeting 'sup', short for 'what's up'.
- Do not use sup as a direct synonym for 'gulp' or 'drink' in general; it is smaller and more old-fashioned.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does sup mean?
Sup can mean a small amount of liquid food, or it can mean to drink or eat a little at a time.
Is sup common in modern English?
No. It is mostly old-fashioned or literary, so it is not used much in everyday speech.
What is a synonym for sup?
For the noun sense, swallow is the only supplied synonym, but it is only a loose match. For the verb sense, no strong synonym was supplied.
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