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The correct spelling is preface.
How to pronounce preface
/ˈpɹɛfəs/
nounIPA: /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.The beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book.
- 2.An introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.
- 3.The prelude or introduction to the canon of the Mass.
- 4.A title or epithet.
verb
- 1.To introduce or make a comment before (the main point).
- 2.To give a preface to.
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