Definitions
Stoop is a verb that means to bend one's head or body forward and downward.
Example
He had to stoop to enter the low doorway.
Example
She stooped down to pick up the coin.
Stoup is a noun that refers to a basin or font for holy water, typically near the entrance of a church.
Example
He dipped his fingers into the stoup and made the sign of the cross.
Example
The stoup was filled with fresh holy water every day.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
- To remember the difference between these two words, think of the letter 'U' in Stoup as representing the holy water that is held in the basin. - For Stoop, think of the double 'O's as representing a person bending over or stooping down.
Remember this!
Remember, stoop refers to bending forward, while stoup is a basin for holding holy water.
