supper

Meanings

• noun

  The evening meal or light evening meal, usually the last meal of the day.

  - "I usually have a light supper around 8 pm."
  - "After a long day, a warm supper is always welcome."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsʌpɚ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈsʌpɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

dinner , evening meal

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with supper
upper , quiver , together , giver , slipper , clipper , quiver , liver

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Variants

List of all variants of supper that leads to same result
supper , suppers , supper club , supper clubs , Last Supper , Last Suppers , Lord's Supper , Lord's Suppers

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English sope, from sopian 'to soak, soften, appease' (from sup 'up, above' + -p-, a suffix meaning 'doing, act of, condition of' + -ian)

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that in some parts of the world, supper is actually the first meal of the day, eaten in the late afternoon?

2. In medieval Europe, supper was often a light meal of bread and cheese or a bowl of soup, eaten before retiring for the night.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. dinner: Supper is often compared to dinner, which is a larger, more formal meal typically eaten during the day.

2. evening meal: Supper is also known as the evening meal or night meal.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In many cultures, supper is an important meal that brings families and friends together. It is often a time for sharing stories and connecting with each other. Supper has been featured in literature, such as in Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol', where Scrooge invites the Cratchit family to join him for a Christmas supper.

How to Memorize "supper"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a warm, cozy kitchen where a delicious supper is being prepared.
   - Visualize a table set for a family supper with plates, silverware, and glasses.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word supper with the feeling of being full and satisfied after a meal.
   - Think of supper as a time to unwind and relax after a long day.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Supper Saves Us' to remember that supper is the evening meal.
   - Create a mental image of a 'super' hero coming to the rescue with a delicious supper.

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