The cup shattered into pieces.

Meaning: This sentence describes a situation where a cup broke into many small pieces suddenly and violently.

Choice of Words: Shatter means to break into small pieces suddenly and violently. Into means to move or enter a place or position. Pieces are small parts of something that has been broken. When you put them together, "Shattered into pieces" means that the cup broke into many small pieces suddenly and violently.

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