intro

[ in-troh ]

/ ˈɪn troʊ /

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noun, plural in·tros.Informal.

an introduction.

the introductory passage of a piece for a jazz or dance band.

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Origin of intro

First recorded in 1895–1900; shortening of introduction

Words nearby intro

intriguing, intrinsic, intrinsically, intrinsic factor, intrinsic semiconductor, intro, introduce, introduction, introductory, introgression, introit

Other definitions for intro (2 of 3)

intro-

a prefix, meaning “inwardly,” “within,” occurring in loanwords from Latin (introspection); occasionally used in the formation of new words (introjection).

Compare intra-.

Origin of intro-

<Latin, representing intrō (adv.) inwardly, within

Other definitions for intro (3 of 3)

intro.

or introd

abbreviation

introduce.

introduced.

introducing.

introduction.

introductory.

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How to use intro in a sentence

The intro song, “The Path,” which she has described as a thesis for the album, opens with Lorde as a “teen millionaire having nightmares from the camera flash.”
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The Tayogo headphones produce satisfying sound quality and suitable specs in a great intro pair.
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As I noted in the intro, Google Trends is now 15 years old, and in recognition of that milestone, the company has published an interview with Yossi Matias, VP of engineering and research, who led the team that launched Trends all those years ago.
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I gave a couple of examples in this week’s intro of “clues” for this week’s contest.
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Ultimately, Chu’s editing team found a way to put it in that slot by finessing its intro and outro.
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Part of the short version was used as an intro to the Nirvana single “Love Buzz,” and is referred to as “Buzz Cut.”
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MAYOR TAYLOR INTRO Ivy R. Taylor, Mayor of San AntonioLearn more: Watch the full introduction.
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Furthermore, we are removing the ‘You've got she-mail’ intro from new episodes of the series.
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It was Boyce who came up with the idea for the intro to the Mark Levin Show.
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Robert [Downey Jr.], I wanna thank you for everything, for your bat-crazed, rapid-fire brain, the sweet intro.
Read the Full Transcript of Jodie Foster’s Golden Globes Speech|The Daily Beast Video|January 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
"I beg—your pardon," he said haltingly, "have I ever—been intro—" Suddenly his eyes closed, a frown gathered on his forehead.
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Intro—within, into; intro-vert, to turn within; intro-duce, to lead into.
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Sequere hac igitur me intro in lectum, ut sedes lassitudinem.
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Nunc tu abi intro, Pistoclere, ad Bacchidem, atque ecfer cito.
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I hac mecum intro, ubi tibi sit lepide victibus, vino atque unguentis.
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British Dictionary definitions for intro (1 of 3)

intro

/ (ˈɪntrəʊ) /

noun plural -tros

informal short for introduction

British Dictionary definitions for intro (2 of 3)

intro-

prefix

in, into, or inwardintrovert

Word Origin for intro-

from Latin intrō towards the inside, inwardly, within

British Dictionary definitions for intro (3 of 3)

intro.

introd.

abbreviation for

introduction

introductory

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intro

Origin of intro

Words nearby intro

Other definitions for intro (2 of 3)

Origin of intro-

Other definitions for intro (3 of 3)

or introd

Words related to intro

How to use intro in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for intro (1 of 3)

British Dictionary definitions for intro (2 of 3)

Word Origin for intro-

British Dictionary definitions for intro (3 of 3)

introd.