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Preciousbunny Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

About "mug"

He made a mug of cocoa for me.

He made a cup of cocoa for .

Are they all right sentences?;-)Are the same?
  

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They are fine, except that me is missing on the second one. A mug is a large cup. Usually mugs are made of heavy insulating materials, are used on informal occasions, and intended for hot rather than cold drinks.

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  • They are fine, except that me is missing on the second one.
  • A mug is a large cup.
  • Usually mugs are made of heavy insulating materials, are used on informal occasions, and intended for hot rather than cold drinks.
  • The most common type of mug is a coffee mug.
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They are fine, except that me is missing on the second one.
A mug is a large cup. Usually mugs are made of heavy insulating materials, are used on informal occasions, and intended for hot rather than cold drinks. The most common type of mug is a coffee mug.
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Hi,

Let me add that it used to be that a cup was something designed to fit on a saucer. That distinction is rapidly vanishing, although sets of dishes that include matching cups and saucers are still sold and used.

Look here for cups and saucers.
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