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Flutter
Sounds like
fluter
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Simple meaning
What does Flutter mean?
To move lightly and quickly.
Dictionary definition
To move lightly and quickly; also a quick, light movement.
Example sentences
Flutter in a sentence
easy
The butterfly wings flutter.
medium
A paper began to flutter in the breeze.
hard
Flutter can describe wings, fabric, leaves, or even a nervous feeling.
Synonyms
Words like Flutter
Antonyms
Opposite words
stay stillTo not move.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flutter, depending on context.
Word family
Flutter word family
Base word
flutter
noun
flutters
More than one flutter.
verb
fluttered
Past form of flutter.
verb
fluttering
Action form of flutter.
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Quick practice
Try Flutter
Practice 1
What does flutter mean?
Flutter means to move lightly and quickly.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flutter?
Flicker is close in meaning to flutter in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flutter?
Stay Still contrasts with flutter.
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