A2noun 1K

Button

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈbʌtn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈbʌtn/"]/

Meaning of Button

a small round piece of metal, plastic, etc. that is sewn onto a piece of clothing and used for fastening two parts together

In simple words: A small piece of a machine or clothing that you press or fasten.

Button in a sentence

• Please press the button to turn on the lights.
• He wore a shirt with a missing button.
• The jacket has two buttons, one at the top and one at the bottom.
• She pushed the red button to start the machine.
• That button is used to reset the device.
• I love the button that plays my favorite song.
• He quickly buttoned his coat before going outside.

How to use Button

Use 'button' in contexts related to clothing (like shirts) or devices (like computers). Avoid using in highly technical settings where 'switch' or 'control' may be more appropriate.

Grammar pattern

button + object

Memory hint

Think of 'button' as something you 'butt on' clothes.

Related words

Collocations with Button

• bottom
• top
• coat
• button
• do up
• fasten
• be missing
• come off
• on
• start
• off
• click
• depress
• hit
• at the touch of a button
• have your finger on
• keep your finger on
• on
• start
• off
• click
• depress
• hit
• at the touch of a button
• have your finger on
• keep your finger on
• lapel
• campaign
• peace
• wear

Synonyms for Button

• fastener
• snap
• clip
• toggle
• switch

Opposites of Button

• unbutton
• unfasten

Common mistakes with Button

• Confused with 'baton' (a stick used in relay races)
• Saying 'push the button' instead of 'press the button'
• Using 'butten' as a spelling

Frequently asked questions about Button

What does Button mean?

A small piece of a machine or clothing that you press or fasten.

What is the definition of Button?

a small round piece of metal, plastic, etc. that is sewn onto a piece of clothing and used for fastening two parts together

How do you use Button in a sentence?

Please press the button to turn on the lights.

Can you give another example of Button?

He wore a shirt with a missing button.

What are synonyms for Button?

Common alternatives include fastener, snap, clip, toggle, switch.

What is the opposite of Button?

Opposite meanings include unbutton, unfasten.

What words go with Button?

It commonly pairs with bottom, top, coat, button, do up, fasten, be missing, come off, on, start, off, click, depress, hit, at the touch of a button, have your finger on, keep your finger on, on, start, off, click, depress, hit, at the touch of a button, have your finger on, keep your finger on, lapel, campaign, peace, wear.

What are common mistakes when using Button?

Confused with 'baton' (a stick used in relay races) Saying 'push the button' instead of 'press the button' Using 'butten' as a spelling

How do you pronounce Button?

US: /["/ˈbʌtn/"]/, UK: /["/ˈbʌtn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Button?

Use 'button' in contexts related to clothing (like shirts) or devices (like computers). Avoid using in highly technical settings where 'switch' or 'control' may be more appropriate.

What CEFR level is Button?

"Button" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.