English noun: preview | |||
1. | preview (communication) an advertisement consisting of short scenes from a motion picture that will appear in the near future | ||
Synonyms | prevue, trailer | ||
Broader (hypernym) | ad, advert, advertisement, advertising, advertizement, advertizing | ||
2. | preview (communication) a screening for a select audience in advance of release for the general public | ||
Broader (hypernym) | screening, showing, viewing | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | sneak preview | ||
English verb: preview | |||
1. | preview (perception) watch (a movie or play) before it is released to the general public | ||
Examples | Sam and Sue preview the movie | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | catch, see, take in, view, watch | ||