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Spoon: Definition, Examples, and How to Use (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：spoon (Spoon)
Spoon
/spuːn/
n., v.
A tool with a round, hollow part and a long handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving food.
spoon
➕
/spuːn/
n., v.
A utensil with a shallow bowl at the end of a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving food.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Old English 'spón' (splinter of wood), later meaning the utensil.
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine the spoon's bowl as a scoop: 'spoon' sounds like 'scoop' with an 'n'.
📖 Example
When I make soup, I always use a big spoon to taste it.
When I make soup, I always use a big spoon to taste it.
🔗 Collocations
tablespoon – A large spoon used for serving food.
teaspoon – A small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee.
soup spoon – A spoon with a round bowl used for eating soup.
🔄 Synonyms
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
The word 'spoon' originates from Old English 'spón', which originally meant a splinter or chip of wood. Early spoons were carved from wood or animal horn. Over time, it evolved into the metal or plastic utensil we use today.
Meaning 2：scoop (Spoon)
Spoon
/spuːn/
n., v.
To pick up or move something using a spoon.
scoop
➕
/skuːp/
n., v.
To pick up or transfer something using a spoon-like motion.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Can you spoon the batter into the muffin tin?
Can you spoon the batter into the muffin tin?
🔗 Collocations
spoon out – To remove something with a spoon.
spoon into – To place something into a container using a spoon.
spoon up – To lift something with a spoon.
🔄 Synonyms
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