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cup vs care for

care for vs cup

cup is a noun but care for is not a noun.

cup and care for both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cup Yes No Yes No
care for No No Yes No
As verbs, care for is a hypernym of cup; that is, care for is a word with a broader meaning than cup:
  • cup: treat by applying evacuated cups to the patient's skin
  • care for: provide treatment for
Other hypernyms of cup include treat.
cup (noun) care for (noun)
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
a large metal vessel with two handles that is awarded as a trophy to the winner of a competition
the hole (or metal container in the hole) on a golf green
a punch served in a pitcher instead of a punch bowl
cup-shaped plant organ
the quantity a cup will hold
a United States liquid unit equal to 8 fluid ounces
any cup-shaped concavity
cup (verb) care for (verb)
treat by applying evacuated cups to the patient's skin provide treatment for
form into the shape of a cup have a liking, fondness, or taste (for)
put into a cup be fond of; be attached to
Difference between cup and care for

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