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trigger
Noun
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A trigger is the part of a gun that you push with one finger when you want to make the gun shoot.
I didn't want to make him angry, because he had his finger on the trigger.
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A trigger is a little thing that makes something bigger happen.
Bad smells are one of the triggers for my headaches.
trigger
Verb
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A little thing triggers a big thing to happen when it causes it.
Those angry words triggered the beginning of the war.
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!