preface
noun
a preliminary statement in a book by the book's author or editor, setting forth its purpose and scope, expressing acknowledgment of assistance from others, etc.
prefaced
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past participleof preface.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof preface.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
prefacenouna preliminary statement in a book by the book's author or editor, setting forth its purpose and scope, expressing acknowledgment of assistance from others, etc.
Example Sentences
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The Monticello we know today presents itself as a compact unity, prefaced by a classical temple front and crowned by an octagonal dome—the first domed house in America.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
The rerelease of “Z” was prefaced earlier this year with a full-album show at the Palladium.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2025
Elsewhere, pro-Palestinian demonstrations prefaced Italy's vital win over Israel and Spain took another step towards qualification with a big victory against Bulgaria.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2025
It stated unequivocally that "we did not breach NCND" and that the contact with me "was prefaced with confirmation that this conversation was not on the record".
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2025
“It’s just the beginning,” I prefaced, handing her the sketch pad.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
