foreward

/ˈfɔːwərd/

Definitions

1. noun

a section at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author, that provides background information or an introduction.

“The foreword to the novel was written by a famous author and praised the book’s unique style.”

2. verb

to write a foreword for something, especially a book.

“The publisher asked the renowned expert to foreword the new scientific publication.”

3. adverb

used to indicate a direction or position in front of something.

“She stood foreward and directed the entire team to move forward.”

Synonyms

  • introduction
  • preface
  • prologue

Antonyms

  • afterword
  • conclusion