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butterfly

Pronunciation: [ˈbʌtərflaɪ]

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Learn how to use butterfly in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “nature”

(noun) a colorful insect with two pairs of large wings. Butterflies are known for their bright colors and they flutter around flowers.

Example

I saw a beautiful butterfly land on the flowers in the garden.

Example

There weren't any butterflies in the park today; the weather was too cold.

Example

Have you ever caught a butterfly in your hand?

Context: “metaphor”

(noun) used to describe a change or transformation. Sometimes people say someone has a 'butterfly in their stomach' when they feel nervous or excited.

Example

She felt butterflies in her stomach before her big performance.

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He didn’t feel any butterflies; he was completely calm during the exam.

Example

Why do you think people say they get butterflies before something important?

Context: “sports”

(noun) a specific swimming stroke where the swimmer moves both arms together and kicks their legs up and down. It's a challenging stroke that requires practice.

Example

In her swimming class, she mastered the butterfly stroke.

Example

He couldn’t swim the butterfly correctly; he preferred freestyle.

Example

Can you show me how to do the butterfly stroke?

How to pronounce butterfly

Pronunciation: [ˈbʌtərflaɪ]

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