shape vs cup

shape and cup both are nouns.

shape and cup both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
shape	Yes	No	Yes	No
cup	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, cup is a hyponym of shape; that is, cup is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shape:

shape: give shape or form to
cup: form into the shape of a cup

Other hyponyms of shape include individuate, tie, terrace, fork, tabulate, dimension, roll, draw, strike, crystalise, crystalize, crystallise, crystallize, twist, sliver, ridge, plume, round, round off, round out, scallop, scollop, square, square up, dish, fit, flatten, deform, distort, strain, blow, block, block, circle, encircle, turn.

shape (noun)	cup (noun)
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance	a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)	a large metal vessel with two handles that is awarded as a trophy to the winner of a competition
the visual appearance of something or someone	the hole (or metal container in the hole) on a golf green
alternative names for the body of a human being	a punch served in a pitcher instead of a punch bowl
a perceptual structure	cup-shaped plant organ
a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept	the quantity a cup will hold
the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')	a United States liquid unit equal to 8 fluid ounces
	any cup-shaped concavity

shape (verb)	cup (verb)
give shape or form to	treat by applying evacuated cups to the patient's skin
shape or influence; give direction to	form into the shape of a cup
make something, usually for a specific function	put into a cup

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