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- pronunciation:
- buh
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| 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.
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| definition 2: |
a small object that you press to make something start or stop.
Push this button to start your computer. |
| related words: |
control, key |
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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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