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Meaning of the word butter in English

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butter

US /ˈbʌt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈbʌt̬.ɚ/
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Noun

1.

a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream and used as a spread or in cooking.

Example:
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Please pass the butter.
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She spread butter on her toast.
Synonym:
gheemargarine

Verb

1.

to spread butter on (food).

Example:
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She carefully buttered the bread.
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Don't forget to butter the pan before baking.
Synonym:
spreadgrease
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