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Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of preface with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
Maynard and Jennicastory but may I give a preface a brief
Definition summary
A beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions; especially, such a discussion written by the work's own author.

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How to pronounce preface

Maynard and Jennica

story but may I give a preface a brief

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A Deep Dive Into “preface

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions; especially, such a discussion written by the work's own author.
  • An introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.
  • (Christianity) A variable prayer forming the prelude or introduction to the Eucharistic Prayer or canon of the Mass, following the Sursum corda dialogue and leading into the Sanctus.
  • A title or epithet.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To introduce or make a comment before (the main point); to premise.
  • (transitive) To give a preface to.

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