Basic Details
Word: Butter
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A creamy substance made from milk or cream, used as a spread or in cooking.
Synonyms: Margarine, spread
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Butter someone up: To flatter someone to gain their favour. Example: "He tried to butter the teacher up with compliments to get a better grade."
- Like butter wouldn't melt in their mouth: Used to describe someone who seems innocent but might not be. Example: "She acts like butter wouldn't melt in her mouth, but I know she can be mischievous."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I like to spread butter on my toast in the morning for a tasty breakfast.
Example 2: The recipe called for two tablespoons of butter to make the cake extra rich.
Example 3: During the picnic, I enjoyed fresh bread with butter and honey.
Fun Fact
Did you know that butter has been used in cooking for thousands of years? Ancient Egyptians used butter for cooking and even as a medicine!
Famous Quote
"There is no such thing as a little bit of butter." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "butter" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A creamy substance made from milk
c) A kind of vegetable
d) A beverage
Answer: b) A creamy substance made from milk
2. Which of these is a synonym of "butter"?
a) Cheese
b) Margarine
c) Jam
d) Honey
Answer: b) Margarine
3. Which sentence uses "butter" correctly?
a) I will butter the cake to make it sweet.
b) The butter danced in the kitchen.
c) I spread butter on my toast for breakfast.
d) Butter swam in the sea.
Answer: c) I spread butter on my toast for breakfast.
4. Which idiom means to flatter someone?
a) Like butter wouldn't melt in their mouth
b) To have a butterfinger
c) Butter someone up
d) A piece of cake
Answer: c) Butter someone up
5. What is the opposite of "butter"?
a) N/A
b) Salt
c) Sugar
d) Water
Answer: a) N/A
