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sup Synonyms
Another word for sup
Choosing another word for sup depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• interjection (Context 1)
Used as an informal greeting to ask someone how they are doing or what is happening (short for 'what's up?').
Usage Example
"what's up, man? I haven't seen you around the campus all week."
Strongest
what's up
Strong
hey
yo
hi
hello
howdy
• verb (Context 2)
To take or drink liquid or broth in small mouthfuls or sips.
Usage Example
"He sat quietly by the hearth, supping his hot broth with a wooden spoon."
Strongest
sip
Strong
drink
imbibe
swallow
Weak
quaff
• noun (Context 3)
A small mouthful or sip of liquid or broth.
Usage Example
"The weary traveler took a grateful sip of warm cider from the mug."
Strongest
sip
Strong
swallow
mouthful
taste
drop
Weak
dram
• verb (Context 4)
To eat supper or take an evening meal.
Usage Example
"The guests supped together on roasted meats and fresh bread in the great hall."
Strongest
dine
Strong
eat
feast
Weak
banquet
Opposites of sup
The opposite of sup shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
guzzle
gulp
fast
chug
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sup. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sup