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sup vs take in

take in vs sup

sup is a noun but take in is not a noun.

sup and take in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sup Yes No Yes No
take in No No Yes No
As verbs, take in is a hypernym of sup; that is, take in is a word with a broader meaning than sup:
  • sup: take solid or liquid food into the mouth a little at a time either by drinking or by eating with a spoon
  • take in: serve oneself to, or consume regularly
Other hypernyms of sup include consume, have, ingest, take.
sup (noun) take in (noun)
a small amount of liquid food
sup (verb) take in (verb)
take solid or liquid food into the mouth a little at a time either by drinking or by eating with a spoon make (clothes) smaller
take into one's family
take up mentally
fool or hoax
serve oneself to, or consume regularly
take up as if with a sponge
fold up
express willingness to have in one's home or environs
accept
take in, also metaphorically
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
see or watch
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
call for and obtain payment of
visit for entertainment
provide with shelter
suck or take up or in
Difference between sup and take in

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