Basic Details
Word: Sup
Part of Speech: Verb (also Interjection)
Meaning: As a verb: To eat or drink, especially in a formal or old-fashioned sense. As an interjection: Informal greeting short for "What's up?" or "Hello."
Synonyms: Eat, drink, dine (verb); Hello, Hi, Hey (interjection)
Antonyms: Fast, abstain (verb); Goodbye, Farewell (interjection)
Idioms and Phrases
- Sup with someone: To share a meal or spend time in conversation. Example: "He would often sup with the scholars in the monastery."
- What's up? (Sup?): A casual way of greeting someone. Example: "Sup, man? Long time no see!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: After a long day, they sat down to sup together in silence.
Example 2: "Sup, dude?" he said, slapping his friend on the back.
Example 3: In medieval times, it was common to sup in the great hall with nobles and guests.
Fun Fact
The word "sup" as a verb dates back to the 14th century and comes from the Old English word *span*, meaning "to sip or swallow." In modern slang, sup is also short for What's up? and became popular in the early 2000s as a casual greeting among friends.
Famous Quote
"Come, sup with me and tell me all your thoughts." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sup" mean as a verb?
a) To run
b) To eat or drink
c) To sleep
d) To read
Answer: b) To eat or drink
2. What is "sup" often short for in modern slang?
a) Super
b) Supper
c) What's up?
d) Support
Answer: c) What's up?
3. Which of these is a synonym of "sup" (verb)?
a) Abstain
b) Drink
c) Ignore
d) Forget
Answer: b) Drink
4. Which sentence uses "sup" correctly?
a) Let's sup at the caf before the movie.
b) He was suping his way to the gym.
c) The sup jumped over the wall.
d) They sup for the exam.
Answer: a) Let's sup at the caf before the movie.
5. What does the idiom "sup with someone" imply?
a) Compete in a race
b) Share a meal or time
c) Argue with someone
d) Watch a movie together
Answer: b) Share a meal or time
