sup
1or 'sup
Origin of sup
1Other definitions for sup (2 of 6)
to provide with or entertain at supper.
Origin of sup
2Other definitions for sup (3 of 6)
to take (liquid food, or any liquid) into the mouth in small quantities, as from a spoon or cup; sip.
to take liquid into the mouth in small quantities, as by spoonfuls or sips.
a mouthful or small portion of drink or liquid food; sip.
Origin of sup
3Other definitions for sup (4 of 6)
Origin of sup
4Other definitions for sup- (5 of 6)
variant of sub- before p:suppose.
Other definitions for sup. (6 of 6)
superior.
superlative.
supine.
supplement.
supplementary.
supply.
supra.
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How to use sup in a sentence
My friend sups late; he eats some strong soup, then a lobster, then some tart, and he dilutes these esculent varieties with wine.
How to be Happy Though Married | E. J. Hardy.Mr. Hume continues very easy, and has a tolerable appetite; tastes nothing liquid but water, and sups upon an egg.
Life and Correspondence of David Hume, Volume II (of 2) | John Hill BurtonIt goes without saying that place must be made for a large number of "sups."
Literature in the Elementary School | Porter Lander MacClintockBothvar made him drink two great sups; also he made him eat somewhat of the heart of the beast.
Beowulf | R. W. ChambersHjalti did as Bothvar bade: he stooped down to the blood; then drank he three sups: that will suffice him to wrestle with one man.
Beowulf | R. W. Chambers
British Dictionary definitions for sup (1 of 3)
/ (sʌp) /
(intr) archaic to have supper
(tr) obsolete to provide with supper
Origin of sup
1British Dictionary definitions for sup (2 of 3)
/ (sʌp) /
to partake of (liquid) by swallowing a little at a time
Scot and Northern English dialect to drink
a sip
Origin of sup
2British Dictionary definitions for sup. (3 of 3)
above
superior
grammar superlative
Origin of sup.
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