foreword

Meanings

• noun

  An introduction or preface to a book, spoken or written by someone other than the author.

  - "The foreword of the novel was written by the publisher."
  - "The foreword to the textbook provides background information on the subject."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɔɹwɚd/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

afterword , conclusion , endsay , epilogue , last word , postamble

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Synonyms

forespeech , foretalk , introduction , preamble , preface

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with foreword
ward , yard

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Variants

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foreword , forewords

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Etymology

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Originated from the Old French word 'foreword', meaning 'before the word' or 'before the text'.

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Trivia

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1. The first known use of the term 'foreword' in English was in 1560.

2. Some publishers include a foreword written by the author in place of a traditional preface.

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Related Concepts

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1. preface: A preface is a similar element in a book, but it is usually written by the author and comes before the table of contents.

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Culture

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In literature, a foreword is often used to provide context, background information, or an introduction to the author and the work. It may also include acknowledgments or dedications.

How to Memorize "foreword"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the cover of a book and the words 'Foreword' written on it.
   - Visualize the person writing the foreword, perhaps sitting at a desk with a manuscript in front of them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'foreword' with the idea of an introduction or preface to a book.
   - Think of it as a way to prepare readers for what's to come.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'F-O-R-E-W-O-R-D' to remember the meaning: 'F' for 'Introduction', 'O' for 'Other', 'R' for 'Writer', 'E' for 'Expectation', 'W' for 'Word', and 'D' for 'Delight'

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