CEFR A2

intro

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: opening, prelude, foreword, preface

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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."

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