buttons

Meanings

• noun

  A small, often flat piece that can be pushed, pressed, or clicked to perform a function or activate an electrical circuit.

  - "He pressed the button to start the car."
  - "The remote control has many buttons for various functions."
  - "She sewed buttons onto her shirt."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbʌtn̩z/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79293238"

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Synonyms

button , endpin

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with buttons
bunton , donut , buttonhole

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Buttons (en) : A type of fastener used to secure fabric or other materials.
   

2. Button (en) : A person who presses a button to start or stop something.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of buttons that leads to same result
button , buttonless , buttons , on the button , buttoned , buttoner , buttoners , buttoning , knows how to push her buttons , push her buttons , push his buttons , push one's buttons , push their buttons , push the right buttons , bachelor's button , bachelor's buttons , cornflower , back button , back buttons , belly button , belly buttons , hot button , hot buttons , hot-button , mescal button , mescal buttons , panic button , panic buttons

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally derived from the Old English 'boten', meaning 'knob' or 'handle'. The word evolved to 'boton' in Middle English, and eventually to 'button' in Modern English.

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Trivia

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1. The average person presses about 15,000 buttons in a lifetime.

2. The first electronic button was invented in 1878 by Elmer Sperry.

3. Buttons are often used as a metaphor for making decisions or taking action.

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Related Concepts

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1. Button press: The act of pressing a button to activate a function or perform an action.

2. Button design: The visual and tactile aspects of a button, including its shape, size, color, and label.

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Culture

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Buttons have been used for various purposes throughout history, including as decorative elements, fasteners, and even as currency. In literature, buttons have appeared in works such as Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' and J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings'. In music, there are songs and bands named after buttons.

How to Memorize "buttons"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, round object that can be pressed to activate a function.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'button' with the action of pressing or clicking a small, round object.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Bring Up Your Thoughts' to remember the word 'button'.

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