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Button for Dummies

noun

pronunciation: 'bətən

What does Button really mean?

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Button is a word we use to describe a small, round object that we find on clothes, like shirts or jackets. Imagine for a moment that you are getting dressed and you notice the little things that you use to close your shirt - those are buttons! They are usually made of plastic or metal and they have a little hole in the middle so you can attach them to your clothes.

But buttons are not only for clothes. Have you ever seen a computer or a remote control with little round things that you can press? Those are buttons too! They work in a similar way to the buttons on your clothes. When you press a button, something happens - it could be turning on a device, changing a channel on the TV, or even playing your favorite video game!

Now, there's another meaning to the word "button." Sometimes we use it to talk about a small part of a plant or flower. Have you ever noticed the little round things on a sunflower? Those are its buttons! They are like the seeds of the plant, tightly packed together in a round shape.

So, to summarize, a button is a small, round object that you can find on clothes or devices like computers or remote controls. It helps us do things, like closing our clothes or making a device work. And remember, sometimes we also use the word "button" to talk about the round parts of a plant or flower.

Next time you see a button, think about all the different things it can mean and how it can make our lives easier or more beautiful!

Revised and Fact checked by Olivia Davis on 2023-10-28 09:21:21

Button In a sentece

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  • When you want to turn on the television, you have to press the power button.
  • If you want to open the door of a car, you need to push the button on the car key.
  • When you want to start a game on your tablet, you can tap the button on the screen.
  • To make the elevator go up, you need to press the button for the floor you want to go to.
  • When you want to take a picture with your camera, you have to press the button to capture the image.

Button Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

Button Antonyms

Words that have the opposite context of the original word.

Button Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

Button Hyponyms

Words that are more specific than the original word.

Button Holonyms

The larger whole to which this word belongs.

Button Meronyms

Words that are part of the original word.