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pref·ace
 preface
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- pronunciation:
- pre
fihs
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an introduction to a book or other written text that gives information esp. about the author or work.
- synonyms:
- foreword, introduction
- similar words:
- preamble, proem, prolegomenon, prologue
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| definition 2: |
a similar, shorter introduction to a speech.
- similar words:
- exordium, introduction, preamble, prelude, proem, prologue
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| definition 3: |
a first or introductory approach or attempt.
- synonyms:
- preliminary, prelude
- similar words:
- preamble
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| related words: |
opening, overture, preliminary |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
prefaces, prefacing, prefaced |
| definition 1: |
to begin or furnish (a book or speech) with a preface.
- synonyms:
- begin, introduce
- similar words:
- open, prologue, start
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| definition 2: |
to serve as a preliminary or introduction to.
- synonyms:
- introduce
- similar words:
- begin, prologue, start
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