Foreword: meaning, definitions and examples

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foreword

 

[ หˆfษ”หwษ™rd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

book introduction

A foreword is a short introduction to a book, typically written by someone other than the author. It usually provides background information on the book or its author, as well as the importance of the work.

Synonyms

introduction, preface, prologue

Examples of usage

  • The foreword of the novel was written by a famous literary critic.
  • The foreword explained the historical context of the memoir.
Context #2 | Noun

speech or event

A foreword can also refer to a short introductory speech or event that precedes a main event or presentation. It serves to set the tone and provide context for what will follow.

Synonyms

introduction, opening, prelude

Examples of usage

  • The mayor delivered a foreword before the charity event began.
  • The foreword by the CEO highlighted the company's recent achievements.

Translations

Translations of the word "foreword" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prefรกcio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅ‚เคฎเคฟเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vorwort

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kata pengantar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะดะผะพะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przedmowa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅบๆ–‡ (ใ˜ใ‚‡ใถใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prรฉface

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ prรณlogo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถnsรถz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„œ๋ฌธ (seomun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุฏู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™edmluva

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ predslov

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰่จ€ (qiรกnyรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ predgovor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ formรกli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปา“ั‹ัำฉะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒกแƒ˜แƒขแƒงแƒ•แƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถn sรถz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ prรณlogo

Etymology

The word 'foreword' originated in the late 19th century, combining 'fore' (meaning 'before') and 'word'. It has been used in the context of books and speeches to introduce and provide context for the main content or event.

See also: reword, rewording, worded, wordily, wordiness, wording, wordless, wordlessly, wordplay, wordsmith, wordy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,443, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.