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Buttered - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

buttered

/ˈbʌtɚd/ /ˈbʌtəd/

Definition:

Coated or spread with butter.

Synonyms:

greased, oiled, lubricated

Part of Speech:

adjective, verb (past tense)

Antonyms:

dry, unbuttered

Common Collocations:

buttered toast, buttered bread, buttered vegetables

Derivatives:

buttering, unbuttered

Usage Tips:

Use "buttered" to describe food with butter; avoid overuse for non-edible items.

Common Phrases:

bread and butter, know which side your bread is buttered on

Etymology:

Derived from Old English "butere," meaning butter, with the suffix "-ed" indicating past tense or adjective form.

Examples:

  • 1. She loves buttered toast for breakfast.
  • 2. He buttered the pan before cooking the eggs.
  • 3. The warm rolls were freshly buttered.
  • 4. She prefers her popcorn lightly buttered.

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