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What part of speech is in cup tea?

"In cup tea" is a phrase, not a single part of speech. Here's the breakdown:

* "In" is a preposition.

* "cup" is a noun.

* "tea" is a noun.

The phrase "in cup tea" functions as an adverbial phrase, modifying a verb, adjective, or another adverb. For example:

* "I found a teabag in cup tea." (modifies the verb "found")

* "The tea was cold in cup tea." (modifies the adjective "cold")

It's worth noting that "cup tea" is a common British English expression for a cup of tea.

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