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Preface vs Prerace - What's the difference?

preface | prerace |

As a noun preface

is the part of the liturgy that precedes the main part of the eucharist.

As an adjective prerace is

(sports) occurring before, or in preparation for, a race.

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

    prerace

    English

    Alternative forms

    * pre-race

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (sports) Occurring before, or in preparation for, a race
  • * {{quote-news, 2009, January 6, Nate Peterson, Vonn Diversifies Skills for This World Cup Season, New York Times citation
    • , passage=That includes relying on her husband, Thomas, for help with everything from prerace visualization to training regimens. }}