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buttons

Pronunciation: [ˈbʌtənz]

Word

Context: "clothing"

(noun) a small disk or knob used to fasten clothing or for decoration. You can find buttons on shirts, jackets, and pants to help keep them closed or to make them look nice.

Example

She buttoned her coat before going outside to keep warm.

Example

His shirt was missing a button, so it looked a bit messy.

Example

How many buttons are on your jacket?

Context: "technology"

(noun) a small part of a machine or device that you press to make it work. When you press a button, it usually activates something, like turning on a light or starting a video.

Example

He pressed the button to start the blender and made a smoothie.

Example

She didn't press the button correctly, so the computer didn't turn on.

Example

What happens when you press the red button?

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