foreword
|fore-word|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/
🇬🇧
/ˈfɔːwɜːd/
introductory note
Etymology
Etymology Information
'foreword' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'forword,' where 'fore-' meant 'before' and 'word' meant 'speech or statement.'
Historical Evolution
'forword' changed from Middle English word 'forword' and eventually became the modern English word 'foreword'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a word or statement before the main text,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an introductory note or preface in a book, typically written by someone other than the author.
The foreword of the book was written by a renowned historian.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35