butterfly
Pronunciation: [ˈbʌtərflaɪ]
Word
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.
Example
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?
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