Antonyms for
cup
A concave vessel for drinking, usually made of opaque material (as opposed to a glass) and with a handle.
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No Antonyms Found for Cup

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All Definitions for Cup

Below are all the dictionary definitions of cup:

1A concave vessel for drinking, usually made of opaque material (as opposed to a glass) and with a handle.
2The contents of said vessel.
3A customary unit of measure
4A US unit of liquid measure equal to 8 fluid ounces (¹⁄₁₆ of a US gallon
5236.5882365 mL) or 240 mL.
6A Canadian unit of measure equal to 8 imperial ounces (¹⁄₂₀ imperial gallon
7227.3 mL) or 250 mL.
8A British unit of measure equal to ¹⁄₂ imperial pint (10 imperial ounces
9284 mL) or 300 mL.
10A metric unit of measure equal to 250 mL.
11A trophy in the shape of an oversized cup.
12A contest for which a cup is awarded.
13The main knockout tournament in a country, organised alongside the league.
14A cup-shaped object placed in the target hole.
15A container in which dice are held and shaken before being thrown.
16Any of various sweetened alcoholic drinks.
17A rigid concave protective covering for the male genitalia.
18One of the two parts of a brassiere which each cover a breast.
19Prefixed with a letter, used as a measurement of bra or breast size.
20The symbol ∪ denoting union and similar operations.
21A suit of the minor arcana in tarot, or one of the cards from the suit.
22A defensive style characterized by a three player near defense cupping the thrower
23Or those three players.
24A flexible concave membrane used to temporarily attach a handle or hook to a flat surface by means of suction.
25Anything shaped like a cup.
26That which is to be received or indured
27That which is allotted to one
28A portion of blessings and afflictions.
29To form into the shape of a cup, particularly of the hands.
30To hold something in cupped hands.
31To pour (a liquid, drink, etc.) into a cup.
32To make concave or in the form of a cup.
33A cupping glass or other vessel or instrument used to produce the vacuum in cupping.
34To supply with cups of wine.
35To apply a cup or cupping apparatus to
36To subject to the operation of cupping.
37A win of a championship that is awarded a cup.
38A particular trophy that is a cup
39Sometimes with the definite article "the".
40A win of an event comprising part of the championship, which is awarded a cup
41Initialism of Cambridge University Press.
42Initialism of Committee of Union and Progress.

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What are antonyms for cup?

Common antonyms for cup. These words express opposite or contrasting meanings and can be used to create contrast in writing.

How many antonyms does cup have?

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About antonyms for cup

Finding the right antonym for cup helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "A concave vessel for drinking, usually made of opaque material (as opposed to a glass) and with a handle.", cup has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

When choosing an antonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal antonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual antonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.

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