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flower
Noun
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A flower is part of a plant. Flowers are often very pretty. Plants make them so that they can make new seeds.
The flower of the plant is starting to wilt.
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The best something can be.
She was in the flower of her life.
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When something starts to bloom.
Cherry blossoms are in flower this week.
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A plant that has flowers.
The rose is my favorite flower.
flower
Verb
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When something flowers, it starts to bloom.
Cherry blossoms are going to flower this week.
cup
Noun
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A cup is deep round container open at the top, normally used to drink out of.
I'll bring you another cup of tea.
Please pour the water into the cup.
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A cup is a measurement of food or liquid for cooking and baking (about 237 milliliters).
Add 2 cups of sugar.
There are two cups in a pint.
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A cup is an award for the winner of a sports competition.
cup
Verb
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If you put your hands together in a round bowl-shape, you cup your hands.
Jean cupped her hands under the faucet to catch the water.