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Sparrow

usgb/ˈspærəʊ/Volume
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Common Bird

Sparrows are widespread, so the term might symbolize something ordinary or common.

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In his paintings, the sparrow represents everyday life.
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Literal Use

Generally, 'sparrow' refers specifically to the bird and not other types of birds.

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I saw a sparrow, not a finch, in the garden.
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Avoid Confusion

Don't confuse 'sparrow' with similar small birds; 'sparrow' is a specific type.

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The sparrow we spotted was not a swallow, though they both are small.
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