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foreword

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːwəːd/

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Definition of foreword

noun

  • a short introduction to a book, typically by a person other than the author.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from fore- + word, on the pattern of German Vorwort

Do not confuse forward with foreword. Forward mainly means 'towards the front' (the car moved forward), whereas foreword means 'a short introduction to a book'.

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