Meaning of the word preface in English

What does preface mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

preface

US /ˈpref.ɪs/

UK /ˈpref.ɪs/

an introduction to a book, especially one that states the author's aims

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The author wrote a detailed preface explaining his motivations for writing the book.

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Always read the preface first to get an overview of the book's content.

Synonym:

foreword introduction prologue preamble opening

to serve as an introduction or a preliminary to

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The short speech will preface the main presentation.

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He chose to preface his remarks with a personal anecdote.

Synonym:

introduce begin precede open commence

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