Basic Details
Word: Flutter
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To wave or flap quickly and lightly, like a bird or a flag.
Synonyms: Flap, wave, quiver
Antonyms: Settle, still, calm
Idioms and Phrases
- Fluttering heart: Used to describe the sensation of excitement or nervousness. Example: "When she saw her friends, her heart started fluttering with joy."
- Flutter like a butterfly: To move gracefully or with lightness. Example: "She danced across the stage, fluttering like a butterfly in the breeze."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The leaves began to flutter gently in the warm breeze, creating a peaceful sound.
Example 2: As the bird took off from the ground, its wings fluttered in a beautiful display.
Example 3: The child held the paper kite, watching it flutter high against the blue sky.
Fun Fact
Did you know that butterflies, which are known for their fluttering wings, can taste with their feet? This helps them find the best flowers for nectar!
Famous Quote
"The flutter of a butterfly's wing can cause a hurricane on the other side of the world." James Gleick
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "flutter" mean?
a) To jump high
b) To move quickly and lightly
c) To stand still
d) To walk slowly
Answer: b) To move quickly and lightly
2. Which of these is a synonym of "flutter"?
a) Sleep
b) Quiver
c) Jump
d) Swim
Answer: b) Quiver
3. Which of these is an antonym of "flutter"?
a) Flap
b) Dance
c) Settle
d) Glide
Answer: c) Settle
4. Which sentence uses "flutter" correctly?
a) The butterfly fluttered from flower to flower.
b) The dog fluttered in the park.
c) The car fluttered down the road.
d) The rock fluttered into the air.
Answer: a) The butterfly fluttered from flower to flower.
5. Which idiom describes excitement like "flutter"?
a) Settle down
b) Fluttering heart
c) As calm as a pond
d) Sleep like a log
Answer: b) Fluttering heart
