Pronunciation: /kuː/
noun a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government
A1 The rebels planned a coup to overthrow the government.
A2 The military successfully executed a coup and took control of the country.
B1 The coup d'état was met with widespread protests and international condemnation.
B2 The failed coup attempt led to a state of emergency being declared.
C1 The coup was orchestrated by high-ranking military officials in a bid to seize power.
C2 The political landscape was forever changed after the successful coup toppled the ruling regime.
verb None
A1 The cat tried to coup the toy mouse.
A2 She managed to coup the last cookie before anyone else could grab it.
B1 The rebels attempted to coup the government and take control.
B2 The military successfully couped the dictator and established a new regime.
C1 The corporation attempted to coup the rival company through a hostile takeover.
C2 The hackers couped the entire network and gained access to sensitive information.
adjective None
A1 The students planned a coup to surprise their teacher on her birthday.
A2 The group of friends successfully pulled off a coup to organize a surprise party for their friend.
B1 The marketing team's coup to launch a new product was well-received by consumers.
B2 The company's coup to acquire a competitor was a strategic move that paid off in the long run.
C1 The politician's coup to gain support from key stakeholders was a calculated and shrewd maneuver.
C2 The CEO's coup to restructure the company led to increased efficiency and profitability.
adverb None
A1 She walked coup quickly to catch the bus.
A2 He spoke coup softly so as not to wake the baby.
B1 The team worked coup efficiently to complete the project on time.
B2 The chef chopped coup finely to create a delicate dish.
C1 The politician orchestrated a coup brilliantly to seize power.
C2 The spy executed the coup flawlessly to overthrow the government.
pronoun None
A1 I saw a coup in the news.
A2 The coup caused chaos in the country.
B1 The military staged a coup to overthrow the government.
B2 The failed coup attempt led to widespread protests.
C1 The coup d'état resulted in the dictator seizing power.
C2 The successful coup marked a turning point in the nation's history.
preposition None
A1 I went coup the hill to get a better view of the sunset.
A2 The cat managed to coup the fence and escape into the neighbor's yard.
B1 The hikers had to coup the river by using a makeshift bridge.
B2 The spy was able to coup the security system and gain access to classified information.
C1 The hackers attempted to coup the company's network but were caught before any damage was done.
C2 The politician orchestrated a coup to overthrow the government and seize power.
conjunction None
A1 I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining, so we had to stay home.
A2 I studied really hard for the exam, but I didn't do well, so I need to retake it.
B1 I was planning to travel to Europe this summer, however, due to the pandemic, I had to cancel my trip.
B2 I had prepared a detailed presentation for the meeting, nevertheless, my laptop crashed right before it.
C1 The company had a successful year in terms of profits; nonetheless, they decided to restructure the management team.
C2 The negotiations seemed to be going smoothly; however, at the last minute, there was a coup in the leadership causing chaos.
interjection None
A1 Coup! I can't believe I won the game.
A2 Coup! That was a close call.
B1 Coup! I finally got the promotion I've been working for.
B2 Coup! The team pulled off a major victory.
C1 Coup! The negotiations were successful beyond our expectations.
C2 Coup! The company's new product launch was a huge success.
article None
A1 The coup in the movie was very exciting.
A2 The military coup led to a change in government.
B1 The failed coup attempt caused chaos in the country.
B2 The coup d'etat resulted in the overthrow of the dictator.
C1 The coup was meticulously planned by the rebel group.
C2 The successful coup marked a turning point in the nation's history.
formal The military successfully executed a coup to overthrow the government.
informal Did you hear about the coup that happened last night?
slang The rebels pulled off a crazy coup to take control of the city.
figurative Her strategic move was like a political coup in the business world.
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