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Foreword

/ˈfɔːwɜːd/ · noun

Meaning

An introductory section preceding the main text of a book or other document; especially, one written by another person (not the author of the work thus introduced)..

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He closes the foreword by acknowledging that his proposals would have far-reaching impacts on railway staff, communities and industry - and passes the buck onto government to ensure that these consequences are managed appropriately.

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What does foreword mean?

Foreword means An introductory section preceding the main text of a book or other document; especially, one written by another person (not the author of the work thus introduced)..

What is a synonym for foreword?

Common synonyms include forespeech, foretale, foretalk, foreword.

What is the opposite of foreword?

Possible antonyms include afterword, back matter, epilogue, endsay.

How do you use foreword in a sentence?

He closes the foreword by acknowledging that his proposals would have far-reaching impacts on railway staff, communities and industry - and passes the buck onto government to ensure that these consequences are managed appropriately.

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