intro (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɪntroʊ/

Definition

An introductory section or passage, especially at the beginning of a piece of music, a speech, or a book.

Examples

• The song had a long, atmospheric intro that built anticipation.

• She gave a brief intro to the topic before the main presentation.

• The book's intro sets the stage for the complex narrative that follows.

How to Use intro

play an intro (collocation)

To perform or broadcast the introductory part of a song or performance. — "The band played a powerful intro before their hit single."

give an intro (collocation)

To provide a brief introductory explanation or presentation. — "The professor will give an intro to the course material on Monday."

skip the intro (collocation)

To bypass or omit the introductory section. — "I always skip the intro to that TV show; it's too long."

Synonyms of intro

Words with a similar meaning to intro:

• opening
• prelude
• foreword
• preface

Antonyms of intro

Words with the opposite meaning to intro:

• outro
• conclusion
• epilogue

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