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Foreword vs Backword - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between foreword and backword

is that foreword is an introductory section preceding the main text of a book or other document; a preface or introduction while backword is a contention, retort, or reply.

foreword

English

Noun

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

    • backword

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A contention, retort, or reply.
  • A contradiction or answer to put off an engagement; a countermand.
  • A section of commentary at the end of a book.

    • See also

    * foreword