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Butterfly
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Simple meaning
What does Butterfly mean?
A butterfly is an insect with colorful wings.
Dictionary definition
An insect with large colorful wings that often flies near flowers.
Example sentences
Butterfly in a sentence
easy
A butterfly landed on the flower.
medium
The orange butterfly flew across the garden.
hard
The class learned how a caterpillar changes into a butterfly.
Synonyms
Words like Butterfly
insectUse as a broad category for butterflies.
pollinatorUse for an animal that can help move pollen between flowers.
Antonyms
Opposite words
caterpillarAn earlier life stage before becoming a butterfly.
mammalA different type of animal.
Word family
Butterfly word family
Base word
butterfly
noun
butterflies
More than one butterfly.
adjective
butterfly-like
Similar to a butterfly.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does butterfly mean?
A butterfly is an insect with large colorful wings.
Practice 2
Which word is related to butterfly?
A caterpillar can change into a butterfly.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses butterfly correctly?
A butterfly can fly near flowers.
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