Synonyms

foreword

American

[fawr-wurd, -werd, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌwɜrd, -wərd, ˈfoʊr- /

noun

a short introductory statement in a published work, as a book, especially when written by someone other than the author.

foreword British

/ ˈfɔːˌwɜːd /

noun

an introductory statement to a book

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Related Words

See introduction.

Etymology

Origin of foreword

First recorded in 1835–45; fore- + word

Example Sentences

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The foreword has been penned by Jan Messent, a renowned authority on embroidery.

From BBC

But in the foreword to the draft childcare strategy, Givan said he had been "ambitious but realistic".

From BBC

“By the start of shooting on Monday, that sucker sank,” director and writer James Cameron, Landau’s longtime collaborator, wrote in the foreword to Landau’s new book.

From Los Angeles Times

With a foreword by Alexis Pauline Gumbs and an afterword by Imani Perry, the editors of this carefully curated collection weave a mosaic of narratives from those who studied with and were mentored by Jordan.

From Salon

In the foreword for Raveling’s book, Jordan called him “a mentor”.

From Los Angeles Times

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