FOREWORD

foreword, preface, prolusion

(noun) a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

foreword (plural forewords)

An introductory section preceding the main text of a book or other document; a preface or introduction.

Synonyms

• forespeech, foretalk, introduction, preamble, preface; see also foreword

Antonyms

• endsay, conclusion, epilogue, afterword, last word, postamble; see also afterword

Source: Wiktionary


Fore"word`, n.

Definition: A preface. Furnvall.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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15 June 2025

SCHNORR

(verb) obtain or seek to obtain by cadging or wheedling; “he is always shnorring cigarettes from his friends”


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