INTRO Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

intro

noun

ˈin-(ˌ)trō

Definition of intro

as in introduction

a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part in her intro the author offers rather precise definitions of some of the key words that she will be using throughout her book

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Recent Examples of intro The Wells Fargo Reflect® Card and Chase Slate® both offer significant intro APR offers on purchases and balance transfers. — Ryley Amond,brett Holzhauer, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026 Meyers then grabbed the glass and tried, again, to get the intro out of the way, before noticing yet another middle finger drawn on the cue cards. — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 Except for Josh’s intro, which references him directing Heart Eyes. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 July 2026 But this is a fun, funny video that is also a helpful and approachable intro to the Linux world. — David Pierce, The Verge, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for intro

Recent Examples of Synonyms for intro

Noun

While Brentford look to be edging closer to the finished article under Keith Andrews, Roberto De Zerbi is still stuck on his introduction.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
That probably was because of the introduction of a lower tax rate on qualified dividends.

— Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of introduction

Noun

What could have been a throwaway nibble instead becomes a thought-through, gripping preface that sets up what’s to come.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
In the preface of her new book, MJ Corey offers a note of apology for pouring so much energy into analyzing a family that’s famously famous for being famous, and for little else, said Megan Garber in The Atlantic.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 10 June 2026

Definition of preface

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The new edition includes previously unseen archival photographs, a new introduction, a personal eulogy for late Smiths bassist Andy Rourke and a foreword from Oasis’ Noel Gallagher.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2026
The book features previously-unseen archival photography, a new introduction, a personal eulogy for Johnny’s friend and the Smiths’ bassist Andy Rourke, and a foreword by Noel Gallagher.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026