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PREFACE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Preface.

How to pronounce preface:

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Preface - as a noun

A short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foreword15prolusion11

Preface - as a verb

Furnish with a preface or introduction

Example: "She always precedes her lectures with a joke"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
introduce12precede12premise11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
say6state5tell4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The preface provides an introduction to the main text of the book."
"She read the preface before deciding whether to buy the novel or not."
"The author included a personal anecdote in the preface of his autobiography."
"I skipped the preface and went straight to the first chapter."
"The preface gives a brief overview of the historical context of the story."
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Word Game Points

Is PREFACE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, preface is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PREFACE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is PREFACE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, preface is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PREFACE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is PREFACE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, preface is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PREFACE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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