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but·ton

button

 
 
pronunciation:
buh tn
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a small, round, flat thing that fastens clothing by fitting through a hole.
My new jacket has brass buttons.
 
definition 2: a small object that you press to make something start or stop.
Push this button to start your computer.
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part of speech: verb
inflections: buttons, buttoning, buttoned
definition: to fasten with buttons.
Please button your shirt.
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derivations: buttonless (adj.), buttoner (n.)
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  • buttonhole:
    a hole in clothing through which a button is fastened.
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