Basic Details
Word: Preview
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning: As a noun: A viewing or showing of something before it becomes generally available. As a verb: To show or describe something before it is fully available or released.
Synonyms: Sneak peek, glimpse, sample, trailer
Antonyms: Review, recall, hindsight
Idioms and Phrases
- Give a sneak preview: To offer an early look at something before it's widely available. Example: "The director gave a sneak preview of the upcoming movie."
- Preview of coming attractions: A hint or indication of future events. Example: "His anger today was just a preview of coming attractions if things don't improve."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We watched the movie preview before the feature started.
Example 2: The teacher gave us a preview of next week's lesson.
Example 3: She was invited to preview the new fashion line before its release.
Fun Fact
The word "preview" comes from the Latin roots *pre-* meaning "before" and *videre* meaning "to see." It literally means to see before.
Famous Quote
"A preview is the appetizer that leaves you hungry for the main course." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "preview" mean?
a) A review after watching
b) A late arrival
c) A viewing before general release
d) A final decision
Answer: c) A viewing before general release
2. Which of these is a synonym of "preview"?
a) Summary
b) Recall
c) Glimpse
d) Review
Answer: c) Glimpse
3. Which is an antonym of "preview"?
a) Sample
b) Hindsight
c) Trailer
d) Sneak peek
Answer: b) Hindsight
4. Which sentence uses "preview" correctly?
a) She previewed the show before anyone else.
b) He gave a preview after the movie ended.
c) They previewing the lunch.
d) We preview to the match.
Answer: a) She previewed the show before anyone else.
5. What does the idiom "sneak preview" mean?
a) A delayed release
b) A review from a critic
c) A secret decision
d) An early look at something
Answer: d) An early look at something
