Would you mind making an extra cup of coffee whenever you decide to have some?
Source: tatoeba (17930)
Cup
/kʌp/
Synonyms for "cup" (213 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (43)
Strong matches (64)
cromlechcrosscrowncryptcyclolithdecantdepressiondestinationdestinydies funestisdipdishdish outdish updolmendoomeggcupendfatalityfate
Show 34 more words
foldfolliclefootstoneforedoomforkfortunefridayfriday the thirteenthfunnel chestfuturegarlandgive a transfusionglassgobletgravegravestonehandwriting on the wallheadstonehighball glasshoarstoneholehollowhollow outhollow shellhornides of marchincurveinevitabilityinscriptionjiggerkismetlacunaladlelaurel
Verb(1 words)
Related words (106)
laurelsleechlet bloodlotloving cupmarkermausoleummegalithmementomemorialmemorial archmemorial columnmemorial statuememorial stonemenhirmoiramonolithmonumentmoundmug
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necrologynogginobeliskobituaryold mugpalmpalmsperfusephlebotomizepillarpitplanetsplaquepocketponyportionpotpotionpourprizepunch bowlpyramidquartreliquaryremembranceretireretreatribbonrostral columnschoonerschooperscoopshaftshellshot glassshovelshrinesinksinussocketspadespoonstarssteinstelastonestupatablettankardtassieteacuptestimonialtombtombstonetopetransfusetrophytroughtumblerunlucky dayvugweirdwheel of fortunewill of heavenwineglasswreath
Noun(18 words)
Determiner(1 words)
one cupful
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: alveolation, alveolus, antrum, appointed lot, arch.
- Sentence evidence is available for cup, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "cup".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "cup"
Keep "cup" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "cup" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "cup", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "cup" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
36 entriesShowing 16 of 36 words.
More specific
18 entriesA cupB cupC cupD cupbatter moldingchampionship cupcupped handsdemitassedough shapingear cuppingeight ounce cupespresso cupgold cuphand cuppingmetric cupmouth cupping
Showing 16 of 18 words.
Collocations
12 entriescoffee cupcup around the mouthcup holdercup one's handscup sizecup the battercup the doughcup the earcup waterpaper cuptea cuptravel cup
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesTranslations
32 translations across 25 languages.
Afrikaans
1 entries- koppie noun (unit of measure)
Ancient Greek
1 entries- κοτύλη noun (unit of measure)
Arabic
1 entries- كُوب noun (unit of measure)
Bulgarian
1 entries- чаша noun (unit of measure)
Catalan
1 entries- tassa noun (unit of measure)
Faroese
1 entries- koppur noun (unit of measure)
Finnish
2 entries- cup-puolustus noun (ultimate frisbee: a defensive style)
- kuppi noun (unit of measure)
French
3 entries- Coupe noun (championship win)
- coupe noun (championship win)
- tasse noun (unit of measure)
German
1 entries- Tasse noun (unit of measure)
Greek
1 entries- κούπα noun (unit of measure)
Hebrew
1 entries- כּוֹס noun (unit of measure)
Hindi
1 entries- पैमाना noun (unit of measure)
Iranian Persian
1 entries- پِیْمانِه noun (unit of measure)
Irish
1 entries- cupán noun (unit of measure)
Japanese
1 entries- カップ noun (unit of measure)
Korean
1 entries- 잔 noun (unit of measure)
Latin
1 entries- hēmīna noun (unit of measure)
Portuguese
2 entries- chávena noun (unit of measure)
- xícara noun (unit of measure)
Spanish
3 entries- Copa noun (championship win)
- copa noun (championship win)
- taza noun (unit of measure)
Swedish
2 entries- kaffekopp noun (unit of measure)
- kkp noun (unit of measure)
Turkish
1 entries- tas noun (unit of measure)
Urdu
1 entries- پَیمانَہ noun (unit of measure)
Vietnamese
1 entries- chén noun (unit of measure)
West-Frisian
1 entries- kopke noun (unit of measure)
Yiddish
1 entries- טעפּל noun (unit of measure)
Sample sentences
33 total sentences available.
I'm glad you enjoy skiing, but I guess it's just not my cup of tea.
Source: tatoeba (18022)
It is hard to wake up without a strong cup of coffee.
Source: tatoeba (19236)
Desk work is just not my cup of tea.
Source: tatoeba (20594)
Showing 4 of 33 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "cup"?
Closest matches include alveolation, alveolus, antrum, appointed lot, arch.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "cup"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.