Foreword: meaning, definitions and examples
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foreword
[ หfษหwษrd ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น prefรกcio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเฅเคฎเคฟเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Vorwort
๐ฎ๐ฉ kata pengantar
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะตะดะผะพะฒะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ przedmowa
๐ฏ๐ต ๅบๆ (ใใใถใ)
๐ซ๐ท prรฉface
๐ช๐ธ prรณlogo
๐น๐ท รถnsรถz
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฌธ (seomun)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุฏู ุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ pลedmluva
๐ธ๐ฐ predslov
๐จ๐ณ ๅ่จ (qiรกnyรกn)
๐ธ๐ฎ predgovor
๐ฎ๐ธ formรกli
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะปาััำฉะท
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแแกแแขแงแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รถn sรถz
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.