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- [on, awn stressed th ee buht-n]
- /ɒn, ɔn stressed ði ˈbʌt n/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [on, awn stressed th ee buht-n]
- /ɒn, ɔn stressed ði ˈbʌt n/
Definitions of on the button words
- noun on the button a small disk, knob, or the like for sewing or otherwise attaching to an article, as of clothing, serving as a fastening when passed through a buttonhole or loop. 1
- noun on the button anything resembling a button, especially in being small and round, as any of various candies, ornaments, tags, identification badges, reflectors, markers, etc. 1
- noun on the button a badge or emblem bearing a name, slogan, identifying figure, etc., for wear on the lapel, dress, etc.: campaign buttons. 1
- noun on the button any small knob or disk pressed to activate an electric circuit, release a spring, or otherwise operate or open a machine, small door, toy, etc. 1
- noun on the button Botany. a bud or other protuberant part of a plant. 1
- noun on the button Mycology. a young or undeveloped mushroom. any protuberant part of a fungus. 1
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Origin of on the button
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English boto(u)n < Anglo-French: rosehip, button, stud; Middle French boton, equivalent to boter to butt3 + -on noun suffix
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Parts of speech for On the button
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
on the button popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
on the button usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for on the button
adv on the button
- absolutely — Absolutely means totally and completely.
- as well — You use as well when mentioning something which happens in the same way as something else already mentioned, or which should be considered at the same time as that thing.
- categorically — without exceptions or conditions; absolute; unqualified and unconditional: a categorical denial.
- come hell or high water — If you say that you will do something come hell or high water, you are emphasizing that you are determined to do it, in spite of the difficulties involved.
- decisively — having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important: Your argument was the decisive one.
adj on the button
- ad rem — to the point; without digression
- applicable — Something that is applicable to a particular situation is relevant to it or can be applied to it.
- applicative — relevant or applicable
- applicatory — suitable for application
- appurtenant — relating, belonging, or accessory
adjective on the button
- amen — Amen is said by Christians at the end of a prayer.
- circumscribed — to draw a line around; encircle: to circumscribe a city on a map.
- concerning — You use concerning to indicate what a question or piece of information is about.
- conformant — In accordance with a set of specifications.
- correlated — to place in or bring into mutual or reciprocal relation; establish in orderly connection: to correlate expenses and income.
Antonyms for on the button
adverb on the button
- doubtful — of uncertain outcome or result.
- incomplete — not complete; lacking some part.
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- questionable — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
adjective on the button
- misbehaving — to behave badly or improperly: The children misbehaved during our visit.
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