foreword

Pronunciation

Noun B1 Intermediate

A short introduction to a book, often written by someone other than the author.

"The famous historian wrote a brief foreword explaining the book's importance."

Synonyms and antonyms

preface introduction

afterword

Don't confuse "foreword" with "forward"; they sound identical but mean completely different things.

Which word fits the gap? "The famous historian wrote a brief _____ explaining the book's importance."

Answer: foreword

In your own words, what does "foreword" mean?

A short introduction to a book, often written by someone other than the author.