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View usage for: (fɔːʳwɜːʳd) Word forms: plural forewordscountable nounThe foreword to a book is an introduction by the author or by someone else. Synonyms: introduction, preliminary, preface, preamble More Synonyms of foreword foreword in British English (ˈfɔːˌwɜːd) nounan introductory statement to a book Word origin C19: literal translation of German Vorwortforeword in American English (ˈfɔrwərd) noun an introductory statement to a book, esp. one written by someone other than the book's author SIMILAR WORDS: ˌintroˈduction Word origin transl. of Ger vorwort < vor, fore + wort, word Word lists withforeword parts of a bookIn other languagesforeword British English: foreword NOUN The foreword to a book is an introduction by the author or by someone else. She has written the foreword to a book of recipes. - American English: foreword
- Brazilian Portuguese: prefácio
- Chinese: 前言
- European Spanish: prólogo
- French: avant-propos
- German: Vorwort
- Italian: prefazione
- Japanese: 序文
- Korean: 서문
- European Portuguese: prefácio
- Latin American Spanish: prólogo
Chinese translation of 'foreword'Definition an introductory statement to a book the foreword to this very special cookery book Additional synonymsDefinition an introduction that comes before something spoken or written the principles contained in the preamble to the Chinese constitution Synonyms introduction, prelude, preface, foreword, overture, opening move, proem, prolegomenon, exordium, opening statement or remarks Definition anything introductory the preface to the English edition of the novel Synonyms introduction, preliminary, prelude, preamble, foreword, prologue, proem, prolegomenon, exordiumDefinition an action or event occurring before or in preparation for an activity Today's survey is a preliminary to a more detailed one. Synonyms introduction, opening, beginning, foundation, start, preparation, first round, prelude, preface, overture, initiation, preamble, groundwork, prelims - foretoken
- forever
- forewarn
- foreword
- forfeit
- forfeiture
- forge
Additional synonymsDefinition an event that comes before another The prologue to the novel is written in the form of a newspaper account. Synonyms introduction, preliminary, prelude, preface, preamble, foreword, proem, exordium |