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preface

The correct spelling is preface.

How to pronounce preface

/ˈpɹɛfəs/
noun

IPA: /ˈpɹɛfəs/

Say it like: Pre-fas-e

The correct spelling is preface. The beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book. For example: "The book included a brief preface by a leading expert in the field."

Usage Examples

The book included a brief preface by a leading expert in the field.

Let me preface this by saying that I don't know him that well.

to preface a book

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book.
  2. 2.An introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.
  3. 3.The prelude or introduction to the canon of the Mass.
  4. 4.A title or epithet.

verb

  1. 1.To introduce or make a comment before (the main point).
  2. 2.To give a preface to.

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