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Foreword

Verb / ˈfɔ:ˌrwɜ:d / Another word for foreword — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A foreword is an introduction to a book or other written work, typically written by someone other than the author.

Synonyms & similar words

preface prolusion introduction prelude preamble prologue opening exordium preface proem lead-in prolegomenon preliminaries prooemion intro lead beginning start commencement initiation outset

Example sentences

  1. The foreword of the book was written by a famous author.
  2. I always read the foreword before starting a book.
  3. The foreword gave me a good idea of what the book was about.
  4. The foreword was longer than the book itself.
  5. The foreword made me excited to read the book.

Quotes

  • A foreword is a thing which comes before a thing which is not the thing it comes before. - Terry Pratchett
  • The foreword is written by the author and nobody reads it; the dedication is written by the author and everybody skips it. - Maya Angelou
  • I have always been a great believer in the value of a good foreword. - Ian McEwan

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