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button

noun
ˈbʌt.ən

Meaning

A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration.
a small disc or knob used to fasten clothing or as a control on a device

Example Sentences

Press the button to activate the device.

He pressed the red button to start the machine.

Example Expressions

push the right button

Synonyms

switch, knob, key, control, fastener
Entry 1
switch, knob
Entry 2
switch, key, control, knob, fastener

Antonyms

lever, handle, zipper
Entry 1
lever, handle
Entry 2
zipper, lever

Collocations

press button, click button, red button, panic button

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