Difference between Cap and Cup

What is the difference between Cap and Cup?

Cap vs. Cup

Cap as a noun is a close-fitting head covering either without a brim or with a peak. while Cup as a noun is a concave vessel for drinking from, usually made of opaque material (as opposed to a glass).

Cap

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A close-fitting head covering either without a brim or with a peak. A special head covering to indicate rank, occupation etc. An academic mortarboard A protective cover or seal A crown for covering a tooth The summit of a mountain etc. An artificial upper limit or ceiling The top part of a mushroom The cap worn by players as protection from the sun; the cap awarded to a player when first selected to play for a side A small amount of gunpowder in a paper strip or plastic cup for use in a toy gun A small explosive device used to detonate a larger charge of explosives A bullet used to shoot someone. An international appearance Capitalization. An uppercase letter

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To cover or seal with a cap To award a cap as a mark of distinction etc. To lie over or on top of something To surpass or outdo To set an upper limit on something To select a player to play for a specified side To shoot someone To convert text to uppercase

Cup

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To form into the shape of a cup, particularly of the handsTo hold something in cupped hands

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A concave vessel for drinking from, usually made of opaque material (as opposed to a glass).A US unit of liquid measure equal to 8 fluid ounces, 1/16 of a US gallon, or 236.5882365 ml.A trophy in the shape of an oversized cup.A contest for which a cup is awarded.A cup-shaped object placed in the target hole.A rigid concave protective covering for the male genitalia. (for UK usage see box)One of the two parts of a brassiere which each cover a breast, used as a measurement of size.The symbol \cup denoting union and similar operations (confer cap.)A suit of the minor arcana in tarot, or one of the cards from the suit.(ultimate frisbee) A defensive style characterized by a three player near defense cupping the thrower; or those three players.A flexible concave membrane used to temporarily attach a handle or hook to a flat surface by means of suction (suction cup.)

Example sentence: We have a great sense of togetherness. It is our team spirit that has taken us to this World Cup.

We hope you now know whether to use Cap or Cup in your sentence.

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