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pronunciation:: bred
parts of speech:: noun, transitive verb
phrases:: know which side one's bread is buttered on, one's bread and butter
features:: Word Combinations (noun), Homophone Note, Word Explorer

part of speech:	noun
definition 1:	a food made primarily with flour or meal and baked, usu. in a loaf shape.
definition 2:	this food as symbolic of the things necessary for survival.
definition 3:	(slang) money. similar words: scratch
related words:	bun, cash, food, money, nourishment
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phrase:	know which side one's bread is buttered on

part of speech:	transitive verb
inflections:	breads, breading, breaded
definition:	to cover with bread crumbs or meal, usu. preparatory to cooking. similar words: crumb
phrase:	one's bread and butter

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