Meaning & use
foreword
A short introduction to a book, often written by someone other than the author.
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The foreword explained why the author decided to write about her grandmother's village.
A well-known historian wrote the foreword, praising the book's careful research.
A note on using this word
Do not confuse "foreword" with "forward"; they sound alike but have unrelated meanings.
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Words with an opposite meaning
afterword
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