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Butter

noun
/ˈbʌt.ər/

Meaning

a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream
a pale yellow edible fat made from cream; to spread butter on something

Example Sentences

He spread butter on his toast for breakfast.

She buttered a slice of bread before eating.

Example Expressions

butter someone up

Synonyms

margarine, spread, dairy, fat
Entry 1
margarine
Entry 2
spread, dairy, margarine, fat

Antonyms

oil, lean

Collocations

butter bread, fresh butter, melted butter, bread and butter, butter knife, butter up
Entry 1
butter bread, fresh butter, melted butter
Entry 2
bread and butter, melted butter, butter knife, butter up

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