Word INTRODUCTION: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

introduction

🇺🇸 [ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən]

Meanings

The initial part of a presentation, speech, or text that provides an overview of what is to come. It serves to make the audience aware of the subject matter, person, or event being discussed. An introduction can also be a formal act of presenting someone to a group.

Examples

• The introduction to the book gave a brief summary of the story.
• He gave a warm introduction to the guest speaker.
• The introduction to the lesson was both informative and engaging.

Synonyms

foreword • prologue • beginning

Antonyms

conclusion • ending • epilogue