sup
sʌp
suppedsupping
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Definition of sup - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
consumptionUKsmall amount of liquid or foodUK
  • He took a sup of the soup.
gulp sip swig
2.
mathematicsTECH.abbreviation for supremum in mathematicsTECH.
  • The sup of the set is 10.

Verb

1.
mealtr.UKprovide someone with suppertr.UK
  • They sup the guests with a hearty meal.
dine feed
2.
consume lightlytr./intr.RareUKeat or drink in small amountstr./intr.RareUK
  • She liked to sup her tea slowly in the morning..
nibble sip
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Origin of sup

English, sup (sip) or short for 'supper'

Examples of sup in a sentence

  • A sup of wine was all he needed.
  • We need to find the sup of this sequence.
  • The sup is crucial in this mathematical proof.
  • The sup organized the building's maintenance schedule.
  • Residents often consulted the sup for repairs.
  • She always takes a sup before her workouts.

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  1. French:gorgée, servir, ...
  2. German:Schluck, bewirten, ...
  3. Italian:sorso, servire, ...
  4. Spanish:sorbo, cenar, ...
  5. Portuguese:gole, servir, ...
  6. Chinese:一口, 款待, ...
  7. Japanese:一口, 提供する, ...
  8. Arabic:رَشْفَة, قَدَّمَ العَشَاء, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְגִימָה, לְהַגִּישׁ, ...
  10. Russian:глоток, кормить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ковток, нагодувати, ...
  12. Hindi:घूंट, भोजन कराना, ...
SUP
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Definition of SUP - Reverso English Dictionary

Abbreviation

1.
abr: standup paddleboardTECH.USlong board used for standing and paddling on waterTECH.US
  • I rented a SUP at the beach.
2.
abr: standup paddleboardingTECH.water sport where you stand on a board and paddleTECH.
  • I tried SUP for the first time yesterday.

Acronym

1.
acr: Stanford University PressTECH.publishing house at Stanford UniversityTECH.
  • SUP publishes academic books and journals.
2.
acr: Scottish Unionist PartyDatedpolitical group in Scotland supporting union with UKDated
  • The SUP held a meeting in Edinburgh.
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Examples of SUP in a sentence

  • SUP lessons are available daily.
  • SUP is popular on calm lakes in summer.
  • She bought a new board for SUP adventures.
  • SUP has a new release on climate change.
  • The library has many SUP publications.
  • SUP candidates won several seats in the election.

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  1. French:SUP, Presses de l'Université de Stanford, ...
  2. German:SUP, Stanford University Press, ...
  3. Italian:SUP, Stanford University Press, ...
  4. Spanish:SUP, Prensa de la Universidad de Stanford, ...
  5. Portuguese:SUP, EUS, ...
  6. Chinese:SUP, 苏格兰统一党, ...
  7. Japanese:SUP, スタンフォード大学出版会, ...
  8. Arabic:لَوْح تَجْدِيف وَاقِف, دار نشر جامعة ستانفورد, ...
  9. Hebrew:לוּחַ סַ"אפּ, הוֹצָאַת הַסְּפָרִים שֶׁל אוּנִיבֶרְסִיטַת סְטַנְפוֹרְד, ...
  10. Russian:SUP, издательство Стэнфордского университета, ...
  11. Ukrainian:САП, Видавництво Стенфордського університету, ...
  12. Hindi:SUP, स्टैनफोर्ड विश्वविद्यालय प्रकाशन, ...
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