Pronunciation: /ˈprɛfɪs/
noun an introduction to a book or other literary work
A1 The preface of the book explained the author's motivation for writing it.
A2 I always skip the preface and go straight to the first chapter.
B1 The preface of the report provided a brief overview of the research methodology.
B2 The preface of the novel set the tone for the rest of the story.
C1 The preface of the dissertation outlined the scope and objectives of the study.
C2 The preface of the anthology offered insights into the author's creative process.
verb not applicable
A1 I prefaced my presentation with a brief introduction about myself.
A2 She prefaced her essay with a quote from a famous author.
B1 The author prefaced his novel with a personal note to the readers.
B2 Before starting the meeting, the manager prefaced the discussion with some key points.
C1 The professor prefaced the lecture with a historical background of the topic.
C2 The CEO prefaced the annual report with a summary of the company's achievements.
adjective not applicable
A1 The preface page of the book had a short introduction.
A2 She skipped the preface section and went straight to the first chapter.
B1 The preface of the report provided a brief overview of the research findings.
B2 The preface of the novel was written by the author himself, giving insight into the inspiration behind the story.
C1 The preface of the academic journal article outlined the methodology used in the research study.
C2 The preface of the thesis highlighted the key contributions of the research to the field of study.
adverb not applicable
A1 I prefaced my presentation with a brief introduction.
A2 She prefaced her comments with a disclaimer.
B1 The author prefaced the novel with a personal anecdote.
B2 Before starting the meeting, the chairman prefaced the agenda with some important points.
C1 The professor prefaced his lecture with a quote from a famous philosopher.
C2 The CEO prefaced her speech with a reflection on the company's growth over the past year.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I don't understand the preface of this book.
A2 She skipped the preface and went straight to the first chapter.
B1 The preface of the novel provided important background information.
B2 The preface by the author gave insight into the writing process.
C1 The preface of the academic paper outlined the research methodology.
C2 The preface of the thesis set the tone for the entire dissertation.
preposition not applicable
A1 I need to preface my question with a little background information.
A2 Let me preface my answer by saying that I am not an expert on this topic.
B1 Before we begin, I would like to preface this discussion with a brief overview of the main points.
B2 I would like to preface my presentation with a quote from a famous author.
C1 In the preface to his book, the author explains his reasons for writing on this topic.
C2 The preface to the report provides valuable insights into the methodology used in the research.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I don't like coffee. Preface, I prefer tea.
A2 She didn't study for the exam. Preface, she failed.
B1 I enjoy reading mystery novels. Preface, I always look for new ones at the bookstore.
B2 He has a busy schedule. Preface, he still finds time to exercise.
C1 The company faced financial difficulties. Preface, they had to lay off several employees.
C2 The new policy was met with resistance. Preface, it was eventually implemented.
interjection not applicable
A1 Preface, I would like to thank everyone for coming to my birthday party.
A2 Preface, let me explain how to use this new software.
B1 Preface, it is important to consider all the facts before making a decision.
B2 Preface, I must say that I disagree with your point of view.
C1 Preface, it is crucial to understand the historical context of this novel.
C2 Preface, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this philosophical treatise.
article not applicable
A1 The preface of the book provides an introduction to the main themes.
A2 In the preface, the author explains the inspiration behind writing the book.
B1 The preface offers insight into the author's personal experiences that led to writing the book.
B2 Readers can gain a better understanding of the book's context by reading the preface.
C1 The preface delves into the historical background that shaped the author's perspective.
C2 The preface serves as a comprehensive overview of the book's themes and intentions.
formal The preface of the book provides an overview of the author's intentions and background.
informal I always skip the preface of a book and jump straight into the story.
slang Dude, did you even read the preface? It's got some cool stuff in there.
figurative The preface of life is often filled with dreams and aspirations before reality sets in.
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