The Opposite(Antonym) of “plate”
The antonyms of plate are bowl and cup. While a plate is a flat dish used for serving food, a bowl is a round container with a curved bottom used for holding liquids or food. A cup is a small container with a handle and used for drinking.
Definitions and Examples of bowl, cup
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A round container with a curved bottom used for holding liquids or food.
Example
She served the soup in a bowl instead of a plate.
A small container with a handle and used for drinking.
Example
He poured the coffee into a cup instead of a plate.
Key Differences: bowl vs cup
- 1Bowl is a container with a curved bottom used for holding liquids or food, while plate is a flat dish used for serving food.
- 2Cup is a small container with a handle used for drinking, while plate is a flat dish used for serving food.
Effective Usage of bowl, cup
- 1Use bowl when serving soups, stews, or other liquid-based dishes.
- 2Use cup when serving hot or cold beverages.
- 3Use plate when serving solid food items like meat, vegetables, or bread.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of plate are bowl and cup. Use bowl when serving liquid-based dishes, cup when serving beverages, and plate when serving solid food items.
