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preview
Noun
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A preview is a showing of a work like a movie, play, or painting, before the public are able to see it.
We went to a preview of the new art show which opens next week.
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A preview can be a short sample from a movie, used as an advertisement before the movie is ready to be shown to the public.
I had to see the movie, as the preview made it look so exciting.
preview
Verb
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If you preview something, you get to see it before everyone else.
We went to a special movie night, to preview the latest horror movie.
button
Noun
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A button is a round object that can be pushed through clothing so that the clothing stays on.
Sarah's sweater doesn't work anymore because the buttons popped off.
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A button is a switch that is turned on by pressing it.
I pressed the button to turn on the television.
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A button is a badge that can be worn of clothing and is put onto the clothing with a pin to hold it in place.
I have a "Vote for Bush" button.
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If a poker player has the button, he is the last person to act on that hand.
button
Verb
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If you button something, you fasten it with a button.
Button up your coat!