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telephone
Noun
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A machine used to talk to someone who is far away.
I need to find a telephone so I can tell my mother where I am.
telephone
Verb
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If you telephone someone, you use a telephone to talk to them.
I telephoned my friend yesterday.
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.