rebutton

Elementary (A2)

IPA: //rɪˈbʌtən//

KK: /rɪˈbʌtən/

verb

Definition

To fasten something again using buttons.

Example

She had to rebutton her coat after it came undone.

Tense Forms

Past: rebuttoned

Past Participle: rebuttoned

Conversation

I noticed your shirt is missing a button.

Yeah, I’ve been meaning to rebutton it for days now.

Do you need a needle and thread to fix it?

I think I have some; I just keep forgetting to do it!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

button

fasten

secure

Antonyms

unbutton

loosen

detach

Root Explanation

Rebutton → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "button" (from Old French *bouton*, meaning a small knob or fastener). The word "rebutton" means to fasten something again with a button.

Memory Tip

Think of fastening something 'again' ('re-') with a 'button' — that's why rebutton means to button it again.

Visually Confused Words