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Preview

Verb / ˈpri:ˌvju: / Another word for preview — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A preview is a showing of something before it is available or released to the public.

Synonyms & similar words

trailer prevue teaser trailer previewing foretaste sampler previewing

Synonyms by register

Formal

foretaste preliminary prospect anticipation

Informal

sneak peek first look heads-up glimpse

Literary

harbinger omen premonition

Antonyms

review revisit reconsider re-examine look back retrospect

Common collocations

  • preview screening
  • preview version
  • preview trailer
  • preview performance
  • preview copy
  • preview event
  • preview period

Word family

noun preview
verb preview

Usage note

Primarily used to describe an early look at something not yet released, like a film or software. Can be used as both a noun and a verb.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher showed us a preview of what we will be learning next week.
  2. I watched the preview for the new video game and it looks really cool.
  3. The museum had a preview of their new exhibit for members only.
  4. Before the concert, there was a preview of the opening act.
  5. I like to preview a book before buying it to make sure I will enjoy it.

Quotes

  • I always feel like an outsider when I'm doing previews. - Elton John
  • The purpose of a preview is to give you a rough idea of what you're buying without actually giving you the experience of using the product. - Bill Gates
  • The preview of my movies are like a party that I throw for 200 or 300 of my best friends. - Quentin Tarantino

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