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/ˈpɹiːvjuː/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A short showing or look at something before it is released.

  2. 02

    verb

    To see or show something before it is officially available.

Examples

  • There was a special sneak preview last night.

  • Let me give you a preview.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2
Synonyms
3

Also pronounced

  • /ˈpɹiːvʉu/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A short collection of clips edited together to advertise a film, television show, etc.; a trailer.

  2. An advance showing of a film, exhibition etc.

  3. An experience of something in advance.

More examples

In context

  • Vidal's talk was caled "The Screening Of History," and it was a free-ranging meditation on the United States, the movies, on Vidal's personal history and numerous interconnections. (It also previewed a forthcoming book by the same name.)

Synonyms

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Before the movie's official release, critics were invited to a special blank to review it.

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Origin

noun

From pre- + view; compare Old French preveü, past participle of preveoir (“to foresee”).