Spell Bee Word: cup

Basic Details

Word: Cup

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A small, typically cylindrical container used for drinking liquids.

Synonyms: Mug, glass, vessel

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. Run over like a cup: To overflow, often used when talking about emotions. Example: "When she got her award, her happiness ran over like a cup."
2. Filling someone's cup: To provide someone with joy or satisfaction. Example: "His kind words really filled her cup after a tough day."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She poured herself a cup of tea and sat by the window to enjoy the view.

Example 2: The trophy is shaped like a cup and is awarded to the winner of the tournament.

Example 3: He often drinks his coffee from a bright red cup that he bought on holiday.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the oldest known cups date back to 2,000 BC? They were made of clay and were used by ancient civilisations for drinking and serving food.

Famous Quote

"A cup of tea is a cup of peace." Soshitsu Sen XV

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "cup" mean?

a) A small animal
b) A type of clothing
c) A drinking container
d) A kind of vegetable

Answer: c) A drinking container

2. Which of these is a synonym of "cup"?

a) Plate
b) Mug
c) Fork
d) Spoon

Answer: b) Mug

3. Which sentence uses "cup" correctly?

a) The cup played in the park.
b) She filled her cup with milk.
c) He climbed the cup yesterday.
d) The cup took a nap.

Answer: b) She filled her cup with milk.

4. Which idiom means to provide joy to someone?

a) Run over like a cup
b) Filling someone's cup
c) As clear as a cup
d) Full of beans

Answer: b) Filling someone's cup

5. What is the opposite of "cup"?

a) N/A
b) Basket
c) Bottle
d) Bag

Answer: a) N/A