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What does Button mean?
A button is a small part you press or a clothing fastener.
Dictionary definition
A small part you press to make something happen, or a small fastener on clothing.
Example sentences
Button in a sentence
medium
The red button opened the door.
hard
Her coat lost one button, so she sewed on a new fastener.
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Practice 1
What does button mean?
Button means a small part you press or a clothing fastener.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to button?
Switch is closest because it connects to this meaning: A button is a small part you press or a clothing fastener.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast to button?
Hole is a useful contrast because button means: A button is a small part you press or a clothing fastener.
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Button
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buht · un · strongest beat: buht
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WordButton.
Partnoun.
MeaningButton means A button is a small part you press or a clothing fastener.
ExampleExample: Press the button to start.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- buht · un
- Strongest beat
- buht
- Ending
- un
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on buht.
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Synonyms
Words like Button
Antonyms
Opposite words
holeAn opening, not the part that fastens.
inactive controlA control that is not pressed or working.
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Word family
Button word family
Base word
button
noun
buttons
More than one button.
verb
buttoned
Fastened with buttons.
verb
buttoning
Fastening with buttons.
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Hint for students
A button is a small part you press or a clothing fastener.
Common mix-up
Do not use button just because it sounds familiar. Make sure the sentence matches this meaning: A button is a small part you press or a clothing fastener.
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Read this model sentence: The red button opened the door. Clue words: red, opened, door. Underline clue words that show why button fits instead of hole. Now write one new sentence that shows button without using the word button. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show button?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The red button opened the door." Why does button fit better than hole?
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