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Household and Office Furniture

cup

/kʌp/

cup

Main Example

She cupped her hands to catch the rain.

She cupped her hands to catch the rain.

Grammatical Info:

Verb (v.)

To hold or form something in a shape like a cup.

Other Example

He cupped the small bird in his hands.

The child cupped the sand to make a castle.

She cupped her ear to hear better.

Synonyms

cup your hands

cup the water

cup the face

Synonyms

embrace

enclose

hold

paper

/ˈpeɪpər/

Main Example

I read the paper every morning.

Grammatical Info:

Noun (n.)

A newspaper or periodical publication.

Other Example

I always check the paper for the latest news.

She enjoys reading the paper during breakfast.

He found an interesting article in the paper.

Synonyms

local paper

daily paper

free paper

Synonyms

journal

magazine

publication

television

/tɛlɪˈvɪʒən/

television

Main Example

I watch my favorite show on television.

Grammatical Info:

Noun (n.)

A device used to watch programs, movies, and shows.

Other Example

I like to watch cartoons on television.

The news is on television every evening.

We gathered around the television for the big game.

Synonyms

watch television

turn on the television

television show

Synonyms

television set

screen

scale

/skeɪl/

scale

Main Example

I weighed myself on the scale.

Grammatical Info:

Noun (n.)

A device used to measure weight.

Other Example

The baker used a scale to measure the flour.

I need a scale to check my luggage weight.

He stepped on the scale to see if he lost any pounds.

Synonyms

digital scale

bathroom scale

kitchen scale

Synonyms

weighing machine

balance

measuring device

chair

/tʃɛr/

chair

Main Example

She sat down on the chair.

Grammatical Info:

Noun (n.)

A piece of furniture designed for sitting, typically having a back and four legs.

Other Example

He pulled out a chair for her.

The chair is made of wood.

I need a new chair for my desk.

Synonyms

office chair

dining chair

rocking chair

Synonyms

seat

stool

bench

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Household and Office Furniture

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