Basic Details
Word: Buttercup
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small flowering plant with bright yellow flowers often found in fields and gardens.
Synonyms: Ranunculus, flower
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Buttercup and butter: Used to describe something that is sweet and lovely. Example: "Her smile was as bright as a buttercup and butter on a sunny day."
- Don't be a buttercup: This discourages someone from being overly sensitive or fragile. Example: "He told his friend not to be a buttercup during the game and play more fiercely."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The buttercups bloomed all over the field, painting it in vibrant shades of yellow.
Example 2: In the spring, we love to pick buttercups and bring them home for our vase.
Example 3: The children danced around the buttercup meadow, enjoying the sunshine and flowers.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the buttercup flower is part of the Ranunculus family, which has over 400 species? These beautiful flowers are often associated with myths and folklore throughout history!
Famous Quote
"The flower that blooms in adversity is the rarest and most beautiful of all." - Mulan
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "buttercup" mean?
a) A type of tree
b) A small flowering plant
c) A kind of fruit
d) A bird
Answer: b) A small flowering plant
2. Which of these is a synonym of "buttercup"?
a) Orchid
b) Rose
c) Ranunculus
d) Daisy
Answer: c) Ranunculus
3. Which sentence uses "buttercup" correctly?
a) The buttercup flew high in the sky.
b) The buttercup flowers made the garden look cheerful.
c) The buttercup sang a lovely song.
d) The buttercup jumped over the fence.
Answer: b) The buttercup flowers made the garden look cheerful.
4. Which idiom means something sweet and lovely?
a) Don't be a buttercup
b) Buttercup and butter
c) As busy as a bee
d) Call it a day
Answer: b) Buttercup and butter
5. What is the opposite of "buttercup"?
a) N/A
b) Thorns
c) Stone
d) Snow
Answer: a) N/A
