intro
|in-tro|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈɪn.troʊ/
🇬🇧
/ˈɪn.trəʊ/
beginning
Etymology
Etymology Information
'intro' originates from the Latin word 'intro,' meaning 'within' or 'inside.'
Historical Evolution
'intro' was adopted into English as a shortened form of 'introduction,' maintaining its meaning related to beginnings or openings.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'within' or 'inside,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'introduction.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a short introduction to a piece of music, a book, a film, etc.
The song's intro is very catchy.
Synonyms
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