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We all press buttons in relationships, in our dealings with people, without thinking what it really means. We all knock along without questioning what kind of situation we're in. We may often be in a very good one, but we don't even appreciate the good situations. We're lazy. Or we're scared. Or we just don't notice.
Pauline Collins

Meaning of "buttons" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BUTTONS

buttons  [ˈbʌtənz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BUTTONS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Buttons is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BUTTONS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

buttons

Button

In modern clothing and fashion design, a button is a small fastener, most commonly made of plastic, but also frequently of seashell, which secures two pieces of fabric together. In archaeology, a button can be a significant artifact. In the applied arts and in craft, a button can be an example of folk art, studio craft, or even a miniature work of art. Buttons are most often attached to articles of clothing but can also be used on containers such as wallets and bags. However, buttons may be sewn onto garments and similar items exclusively for purposes of ornamentation. Buttons serving as fasteners work by slipping through a fabric or thread loop, or by sliding through a buttonhole. Other types of fastenings include zippers, velcro and magnets.

Definition of buttons in the English dictionary

The definition of buttons in the dictionary is a page boy.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BUTTONS


Carstensz
ˈkɑːstənz
commons
ˈkɒmənz
communications
kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz
conditions
kənˈdɪʃənz
congratulations
kənˌɡrætjʊˈleɪʃənz
connections
kəˈnɛkʃənz
curtains
ˈkɜːtənz
directions
dɪˈrɛkʃənz
Evans
ˈɛvənz
gardens
ˈɡɑːdənz
horizons
həˈraɪzənz
instructions
ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz
limitations
ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz
Lions
ˈlaɪənz
millions
ˈmɪljənz
occasions
əˈkeɪʒənz
persons
ˈpɜːsənz
relations
rɪˈleɪʃənz
Sextans
ˈsɛkstənz
wellingtons
ˈwelɪŋtənz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BUTTONS

button quail
button rose
button tow
button tree
button up
button-down
button-through
buttonball
buttonbush
buttoned up
buttoned-down
buttoner
buttonhold
buttonhole
buttonhole stitch
buttonholer
buttonhook
buttonless
buttonmould
buttonwood

WORDS THAT END LIKE BUTTONS

accommodations
admissions
alterations
bachelor´s-buttons
combinations
cretons
demons
foundations
frequently asked questions
go through the motions
jump to conclusions
provisions
public relations
reflections
representations
telecommunications
the Commons
tons
transactions
United Nations

Synonyms and antonyms of buttons in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «BUTTONS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «buttons» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of buttons
catch · clasp · clip · control · fastener · fastening · handle · hasp · hook · key · knob · lever · press stud · switch

Translation of «buttons» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BUTTONS

Find out the translation of buttons to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of buttons from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «buttons» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

按钮
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

botones
570 millions of speakers

English

buttons
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बटन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أزرار
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кнопки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

botões
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বোতাম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

boutons
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Butang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Tasten
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ボタン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

버튼
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tombol
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nút
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பொத்தான்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बटणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

düğmeleri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pulsanti
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przyciski
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кнопки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

butoane
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κουμπιά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

knoppies
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

knappar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

knapper
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of buttons

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BUTTONS»

The term «buttons» is very widely used and occupies the 5.393 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BUTTONS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «buttons» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «buttons» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about buttons

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10 QUOTES WITH «BUTTONS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word buttons.
1
Mario Andretti
The man upstairs is pushing the buttons, and if your name happens to be on that button, well, thank you.
2
Beth Behrs
Comedy always pushes some buttons, because it wouldn't be comedy if it didn't.
3
Nolan Bushnell
When it kind of went to 'Street Fighter', where you had to push 13 buttons with all 13 of your fingers and ripped the spine out of somebody, you know, violent games lost the women. Complexity lost the casual gamer.
4
Graydon Carter
There are similarities between being an editor and a tailor. Tailors have a vast supply of fabrics, buttons and thread at their disposal and put it together to make a whole. That's what an editor does - looks at society at a given time and pulls together the interesting aspects into a single issue each month.
5
Raymond Chandler
The law isn't justice. It's a very imperfect mechanism. If you press exactly the right buttons and are also lucky, justice may show up in the answer. A mechanism is all the law was ever intended to be.
6
Madonna Ciccone
I know I'm not the greatest singer or dancer, but that doesn't interest me. I'm interested in being provocative and pushing people's buttons.
7
Pauline Collins
We all press buttons in relationships, in our dealings with people, without thinking what it really means. We all knock along without questioning what kind of situation we're in. We may often be in a very good one, but we don't even appreciate the good situations. We're lazy. Or we're scared. Or we just don't notice.
8
Kevin DeYoung
Many of us think in terms in parental determinism: 'If I push all the right buttons my kids are going to turn out OK.' I want to instill in myself and my people a wonderful dose, not of carelessness, but of God's sovereignty. He knows the hairs on your kids' heads.
9
Lapo Elkann
Even when it comes to zippers and buttons, Italy reigns supreme. The luxury market is ours, as demonstrated by the voracity with which various foreign conglomerates are buying up the jewels of our manufacturing sector.
10
Jane Elliot
I love nothing better than to get all the nuts and bolts out of the way - show up on time, with lines learned, clear on what the director expects of me, with my buttons buttoned and my jewelry on correctly - and then I completely commit to play acting.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BUTTONS»

Discover the use of buttons in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to buttons and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Tender Buttons: Objects
Divided into three sections- Objects, Food, and Rooms -the book contains a series of descriptions that defy conventional syntax.
Gertrude Stein, 2013
2
The Book of Buttons
A practical and creative guide to fashion explains how to use buttons for dramatic impact on all types of clothing and provides a catalog of different types of buttons, including antique, designer, jeweled, novelty, and handmade
Joyce Whittemore, 1997
3
Napoleon's Buttons
Napoleon's Buttons is the fascinating account of seventeen groups of molecules that have greatly influenced the course of history.
Penny Le Couteur, Jay Burreson, 2004
4
Buttons
This book introduces an array of these treasures from the past, to show the variety of materials and the intricate design and workmanship incorporated in the making of the button.
Alan Meredith, 2011
5
Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons
Pete the Cat is back in another rock’n’roll story about staying positive no matter what life throws at you. Pete is a rock along, sing along Cat... and with his Four Groovy Buttons it’s easy to keep singing!
Eric Litwin, James Dean, 2014
6
Busy with Buttons: Save, Stitch, Create and Share
Discover the engaging stories behind collectible buttons, and learn how to properly clean, care for and attach various types so they will look their best, and last.
Jill Gorski, 2009
7
Who's Pushing Your Buttons?: Handling the Difficult People ...
Dr. Townsend introduces a revolutionary approach for reaching out to, confronting, negotiating with and setting appropriate limits for the difficult people in our life.
John Townsend, 2004
8
Warman's Buttons Field Guide
This new book bears all the color and attitudes of a favorite vintage button, with all the historical facts and realized pricing suitable for fans of the one thing that truly makes fashion functional.
Jill Gorski, 2009
9
Neuromarketing: Understanding the Buy Buttons in Your ...
Unveiling a remarkable combination of the latest brain research and revolutionary marketing practices, authors Patrick Renvoise and Christophe Morin teach highly effective techniques to build and deliver powerful, unique, and memorable ...
Patrick Renvoise, 2007
10
Buttons, Buttons
Teach Science Standards through Engaging Text Repetitive, predictable story lines and illustrations that match the text provide maximum support to the emergent reader.
Rozanne Lanczak Williams, 1994

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BUTTONS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term buttons is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Don't Buy Into "Buy Buttons" Just Yet
The hottest topic in eCommerce these days seems to be “buy buttons.” The energy though appears premature. Pinterest announced its buyable ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
2
Penn State Game-Day Football Buttons to Feature Throwback Slogans
In years past, they've been featured on those ubiquitous blue and white Penn State football buttons that have been a familiar part of the Nittany ... «State College News, Jul 15»
3
Post office to get mail carriers panic buttons
The panic buttons would transmit a postal worker's location to their ... The price tag for the buttons runs around $200 million, which is a lot of ... «MyFox Atlanta, Jul 15»
4
Appeal for dog trapped in quarantine after his owner died on …
Buttons the dog was seized by border officials and has now been put ... Wherever they went, Buttons joined them, and the dog could always be ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
5
Brisbane City Council bus drivers hit emergency activation buttons
Figures obtained by Quest Newspapers show drivers hit their emergency activation buttons 1804 times in 2014 and 630 times this year to April. «Courier Mail, Jul 15»
6
Millennials' Hot Buttons For Employment
According to a report in Sales and Marketing, by Dustin Grosse, COO of ClearSlide, by 2020, nearly 50% of the workforce will be comprised of ... «MediaPost Communications, Jul 15»
7
Simple Buy Buttons Design for Smartphones to Ease Online …
Since from past years, buy buttons have a special acknowledgement over the internet, notably with Amazon's one-click ordering. «Industry Leaders Magazine, Jul 15»
8
No more green information buttons at railway stations - now it's four …
PTV does not explicitly say so in the tender docs, but it's easy to see the totems as long-term replacements for the green buttons at railway ... «The Age, Jul 15»
9
Why Did e-Reader Companies Abandon Page Turn Buttons?
Many of the top e-reader brands from Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Kobo have abandoned manual page turn buttons. There was no clear ... «Good E-Reader, Jul 15»
10
Social Media 'Buy Now' Buttons & StorySelling #DigitalSense
As social media platforms across the board announce a series of 'buy now' buttons and direct sales opportunities it's easy to argue that digital ... «Pulse, Jul 15»

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