forewords
nounUK /ˈfɔːwɜːdz/
US /ˈfɔːrwɝːdz/
Short introductions at the start of a book.
The author thanked her family in the forewords of both books.
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2. Introductory remarks spoken before a speech or performance.
The host gave brief forewords before each act.
3. Opening statements that come before the main content of a document.
The report's forewords explained why the study was done.
4. Words said at the beginning of a ceremony.
Kind forewords opened the graduation event.