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sneak preview

sneak pre·view
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sneek pree-vyoo]
    • /snik ˈpriˌvyu/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sneek pree-vyoo]
    • /snik ˈpriˌvyu/

Definitions of sneak preview words

  • noun sneak preview a preview of a motion picture, often shown in addition to an announced film, in order to observe the reaction of the audience. 1
  • noun sneak preview advance viewing of sth 1
  • countable noun sneak preview A sneak preview of something is an unofficial opportunity to have a look at it before it is officially published or shown to the public. 0
  • noun sneak preview a screening of a film at an unexpected time to test audience reaction before its release 0
  • noun sneak preview a single advance showing of a film, as for evaluating audience reaction or for increasing interest in the film prior to the regular showing 0
See all 5 definitions of sneak preview

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Origin of sneak preview

First appearance:

before 1935
One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40

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Parts of speech for Sneak preview

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Sneak preview

sneak preview popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for sneak preview

noun sneak preview

  • first night — opening night.
  • appetiser — Alternative spelling of appetizer.
  • appetizer — An appetizer is the first course of a meal. It consists of a small amount of food.
  • opener — a person or thing that opens.
All 4 Synonyms of sneak preview

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