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Word: Preview

Part of Speech: Noun and Verb

Simple Explanation:

"Preview" means to see or experience something before it is officially available to everyone. You can think of it as a sneak peek!

Usage Instructions:

• As a noun: You can use "preview" to talk about a special showing of a movie, play, or product before it's available to the general public.
• As a verb: You can use "preview" when you talk about watching or experiencing something (like a movie or a play) before it is released.

Examples:

• Noun: "I went to a preview of the new superhero movie last night."
• Verb: "I want to preview the new play before it opens to the public."

Advanced Usage:

In a more advanced context, "preview" can also refer to a short advertisement or trailer that gives people a taste of what to expect in a movie or show.

Word Variants:

• Previewed (verb - past tense): "I previewed the movie yesterday."
• Previewing (verb - present participle): "I am previewing the new series this weekend."

Different Meanings:

1. In Media: A preview can refer to a short clip or a trailer that shows highlights from a movie or a show.
2. In Events: A preview can also mean a special event where select people get to experience something before it’s available to everyone, such as a gallery opening for an art exhibit.

Synonyms:

• Sneak peek
• Teaser
• Trailer (when referring to films)

Idioms:

While there aren’t specific idioms that include "preview," you can use phrases like "get a sneak peek" to convey a similar idea.

Phrasal Verbs:

There aren't specific phrasal verbs that directly relate to "preview," but you can use "look ahead" in contexts where you are anticipating or previewing future events or releases.

Summary:

"Preview" is a useful word for talking about experiencing something before it is fully available to everyone, whether it's a movie, play, or any other type of product.

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Noun

1. a screening for a select audience in advance of release for the general public
2. an advertisement consisting of short scenes from a motion picture that will appear in the near future

Verb

1. watch (a movie or play) before it is released to the general public

Synonyms

• prevue
• trailer