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pre·view (pre·vue)
 preview (prevue)
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- pronunciation:
- pri
vyu
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an advance presentation or opening, as of a film, play, or exhibit, for a selected audience before viewing by the public.
Many celebrities attended the preview of the new film by the acclaimed director. |
| definition 2: |
excerpts from a film or television program, shown as an advertisement.
We sat through many previews before the movie started. |
| definition 3: |
anything that gives some idea in advance of or introduction to a later event, presentation, or the like.
His bachelor habits gave a preview of what he would be like as a husband. |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
previews, previewing, previewed |
| definition: |
to show or see beforehand or in advance.
The teacher previewed the film before showing it to the class. |
| related words: |
screen |
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| derivation: |
previewer (n.) |
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