All foreword synonyms

noun foreword

• prologue — a preliminary discourse; a preface or introductory part of a discourse, poem, or novel.
• preamble — an introductory statement; preface; introduction. Synonyms: opening, beginning; foreword, prologue, prelude. Antonyms: epilogue, appendix, conclusion, afterword, closing.
• preface — a preliminary statement in a book by the book's author or editor, setting forth its purpose and scope, expressing acknowledgment of assistance from others, etc.
• overture — an opening or initiating move toward negotiations, a new relationship, an agreement, etc.; a formal or informal proposal or offer: overtures of peace; a shy man who rarely made overtures of friendship.
• prolegomenon — a preliminary discussion; introductory essay, as prefatory matter in a book; a prologue.
• prelude — a preliminary to an action, event, condition, or work of broader scope and higher importance.
• preliminary — preceding and leading up to the main part, matter, or business; introductory; preparatory: preliminary examinations.
• introduction — the act of introducing or the state of being introduced.
• exordium — The beginning or introductory part, especially of a discourse or treatise.
• proem — an introductory discourse; introduction; preface; preamble.
• prelusion — a prelude.