📖preface

noun
/ˈprɛfəs/

Meaning

an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work

Example Sentences

The author explained his motivation in the preface.

Example Expressions

by way of preface

Synonyms

introduction, foreword, prologue, opening

Antonyms

epilogue, conclusion

Collocations

book preface, preface by author, preface remarks

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