Intro: meaning, definitions and examples

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intro

 

[ หˆษชntrษ™สŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

formal

a brief spoken passage before the main part of a performance, such as a play, concert, or speech

Synonyms

introduction, opening, prelude.

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Word Description / Examples
intro

Used informally and often in casual situations to refer to a short introduction, typically in entertainment, media, or presentations.

  • The band's intro set the mood for the rest of the concert
introduction

Used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the beginning section of a book, speech, or presentation that provides background information and sets the stage for the main content.

  • Her introduction to the lecture was both informative and engaging
opening

Commonly used to refer to the initial part of an event, speech, or written work, emphasizing the beginning of an action or activity.

  • The opening of the store was attended by hundreds of customers
prelude

Primarily used in a formal or literary context to describe an introductory section that leads to a more significant or main event, often in music or literature.

  • The prelude to the novel provided deep insights into the protagonist's background

Examples of usage

  • She gave a short intro before starting her presentation.
  • The band's guitarist played a captivating intro to the song.

Translations

Translations of the word "intro" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น introduรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคšเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Einfรผhrung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perkenalan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒัั‚ัƒะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wprowadzenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒณใƒˆใƒญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท introduction

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ introducciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท giriลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๊ฐœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุฏู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบvod

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบvod

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไป‹็ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uvod

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kynning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั–ั€ั–ัะฟะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒกแƒแƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ giriลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ introducciรณn

Etymology

The word 'intro' originated in the early 17th century, as a shortening of 'introduction'. It has been commonly used in the context of various performances to refer to a brief opening passage. Over time, 'intro' has become a widely recognized term in the entertainment industry.

See also: introspection.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,834, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.