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Introduction: Meaning, Usage & Common Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：introducing people (introduction)
introduction
/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃn/
n.
The act of making two people know each other for the first time.
introducing people
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/ɪnˈtrəduːsɪŋ ˈpiːpl/
n.
The act of presenting individuals to each other for the first time to establish acquaintance.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'introducere': intro- (inward) + ducere (to lead), meaning 'to lead in'.
💡 Mnemonic
Intro- sounds like 'in to', duction like production; think of leading someone into a group.
📖 Example
At the party, Sarah gave me a friendly introduction to her cousin who had just moved here.
At the party, Sarah gave me a friendly introduction to her cousin who had just moved here.
🔗 Collocations
formal introduction – a polite and official presentation of someone
make an introduction – to perform the act of introducing people
brief introduction – a short and concise presentation
🔄 Synonyms
presentation (n.) – the act of introducing someone or something to others
acquaintance (n.) – making someone known to others for the first time
greeting (n.) – a polite word or sign of welcome, often part of an introduction
🚫 Antonyms
separation (n.) – the act of keeping people apart
isolation (n.) – the state of being alone or cut off from others
🌱 Derivatives
introduce (v.) – to present someone or something for the first time
introductory (adj.) – serving as an introduction; preliminary
📖 Cultural Story
Derived from Latin 'introducere', meaning 'to lead in'. In modern English, it is frequently used in social gatherings and academic writings to initiate connections or present new topics.
Meaning 2：opening section (introduction)
introduction
/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃn/
n.
The first part of a book, speech, or article that explains what it is about.
opening section
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/ˈoʊpənɪŋ ˈsɛkʃən/
n.
The initial part of a written or spoken work that outlines its purpose and content.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The book's introduction clearly explains why learning a second language is so beneficial for your brain.
The book's introduction clearly explains why learning a second language is so beneficial for your brain.
🔗 Collocations
book introduction – the opening section of a book that provides context
write an introduction – to compose the initial part of a document or speech
comprehensive introduction – a thorough and detailed opening overview
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
conclusion (n.) – the final part of a work that summarizes or ends the discussion
epilogue (n.) – a section at the end of a book that provides closure or additional remarks
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