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pre·view

UK/ˈpɹiːvjuː/ US/ˈpɹiːvʉu/ fairly common
noun (2) verb (1)

noun

1.

an advertisement consisting of short scenes from a motion picture that will appear in the near future

Synonyms
2.

verb

1.

watch (a movie or play) before it is released to the general public

Origin

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

Phrases

  • sneak preview

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