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What is the difference between PREFACE and FOREWORD?

PREFACE | FOREWORD |

As nouns the difference between PREFACE and FOREWORD

is that PREFACE is the beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book while foreword is an introductory section preceding the main text of a book or other document; a preface or introduction.

As a verb preface

is to introduce or make a comment before (the main point).

PREFACE

English

(wikipedia preface)

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Noun

(en noun)
  • The beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book.
    • The book included a brief preface by a leading expert in the field.
  • An introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.
  • * Shakespeare
    • This superficial tale / Is but a preface of her worthy praise.
  • * Milton
    • Heaven's high behest no preface needs.
  • (Roman Catholic) The prelude or introduction to the canon of the Mass.

    • Verb

    (prefac)
  • To introduce or make a comment before (the main point).
    • Let me preface this by saying that I don't know him that well.
  • To give a preface to.
    • to preface a book

    Related terms

    * prefatory

    See also

    * foretalk * foreword * introduction * prelude

    FOREWORD

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An introductory section preceding the main text of a book or other document; a preface or introduction.