Words / A2

BUTN/ˈbʌtn/

A button fastens clothes, or you press it on a machine: a shirt button, press the button. Bottom is the lowest part. Unbutton is the opposite on clothes. A switch is often larger, for lights.

Meaning

A small object used to fasten clothes, or to start a machine.

Examples

• “She sewed a button on her coat.”
• “One button is missing from this coat.”
• “Press the red button to stop the machine.”

Good to know

shirt button / press a button. Mix-up: bottom.

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