preface
/ˈprefəs/noun
उच्चारण प्रेफ़स
प्राक्कथन, भूमिका (लेखक द्वारा)
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an introduction at the beginning of a book, usually written by the author, explaining what the book is about and why it was written
प्राक्कथन, भूमिका (लेखक द्वारा)
- In the preface the author thanks her students.
- Read the preface before you start the first chapter.
- The author explains her purpose in the preface.
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- The preface to the second edition mentions several corrections.
- He wrote a short preface for his friend's book of poems.
Synonyms introduction foreword prologue
Opposite epilogue afterword postscript
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[T] ~ sth (with/by sth) formal
to begin a book, a speech or an action with something
(किसी बात से) शुरुआत करना, भूमिका बाँधना
- He prefaced his speech with a joke.
- The author prefaced her novel with a short note to readers.
- She prefaced her answer with a word of thanks.
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- The teacher prefaced the lesson with a short story.
- He prefaced his request by saying that he did not want to disturb anyone.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
preface to / of a book
The noun takes 'to' (or 'of') followed by the book; it is the short introduction by the author.
संज्ञा के बाद 'to' (या 'of') और पुस्तक का नाम आता है; यह लेखक की छोटी भूमिका होती है।
- The author thanked his teachers in the preface to the book.
- Read the preface of the novel before you start.
in the preface
We say 'in the preface' for information found inside that part of a book.
पुस्तक के उस भाग में दी गई जानकारी के लिए 'in the preface' कहते हैं।
- In the preface, she explains why she wrote the guide.
preface + sth + with / by sth
As a verb it means to begin a speech or a piece of writing with a remark; 'with' introduces the opening remark.
क्रिया के रूप में इसका अर्थ भाषण या लेखन को किसी टिप्पणी से आरंभ करना है; 'with' आरंभिक टिप्पणी को जोड़ता है।
- The minister prefaced his speech with a short prayer.
- He prefaced the news by saying it was not serious.
prefatory (adjective)
The adjective 'prefatory' is formal and describes remarks that come first as an introduction.
Adjective 'prefatory' औपचारिक है और परिचय के रूप में पहले आने वाली टिप्पणियों का वर्णन करता है।
- The judge made a few prefatory remarks before the hearing.
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verb + preface
writereadcontributeskipadd
- A senior professor wrote the preface to the revised edition.
adjective + preface
shortbrieflengthywittyscholarly
- The author's brief preface set out the aim of the book.
preface + noun
pagesectionnoteremarks
- The preface page lists the people who helped the writer.
preface + with
a jokea warningan apologya prayera quotation
- She prefaced her answer with an apology.
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- In the preface, the editor explains how the dictionary was compiled.
भूमिका में संपादक बताता है कि शब्दकोश कैसे तैयार किया गया।
- Radhika always reads the preface before the first chapter.
राधिका पहले अध्याय से पहले हमेशा भूमिका पढ़ती है।
- The speaker prefaced his talk with a story from his village.
वक्ता ने अपने गाँव की एक कहानी से अपना व्याख्यान आरंभ किया।
- The preface to the new edition mentions the changes in the syllabus.
नए संस्करण की भूमिका में पाठ्यक्रम में हुए परिवर्तनों का उल्लेख है।
- He prefaced every request with the word 'please'.
वह हर अनुरोध की शुरुआत 'please' शब्द से करता था।
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✗ He wrote a preface in the end of the book.
✓ He wrote a preface at the beginning of the book.
A preface comes at the start of a book; the place needs 'at the beginning'.
Preface पुस्तक के आरंभ में होता है; इसके लिए 'at the beginning' आना चाहिए।
✗ The writer prefaced the book by a long note.
✓ The writer prefaced the book with a long note.
The item you start with follows 'with'; 'by' would need a verb-ing form.
जिस चीज़ से आरंभ किया जाए, उससे पहले 'with' आता है; 'by' के बाद -ing रूप आता है।
✗ She wrote a preface on the book of her teacher.
✓ She wrote a preface to her teacher's book.
A preface is written 'to' a book, not 'on' it.
Preface किसी पुस्तक 'to' लिखी जाती है, 'on' नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These words all introduce a book, but each is a different part with its own purpose.
ये सभी शब्द पुस्तक का परिचय कराते हैं, पर प्रत्येक अलग भाग है जिसका अपना उद्देश्य है।
A short opening note by the author on why and how the book was written.
लेखक का छोटा आरंभिक वक्तव्य कि पुस्तक क्यों और कैसे लिखी गई।
- The preface explains the plan of the book.
An introduction written by someone other than the author, often a well-known person.
लेखक के अतिरिक्त किसी अन्य, प्रायः प्रसिद्ध व्यक्ति द्वारा लिखा परिचय।
- A retired judge wrote the foreword.
A part of the text that explains the subject and often forms part of the main book.
पाठ का वह भाग जो विषय समझाता है और प्रायः मुख्य पुस्तक का हिस्सा होता है।
- The introduction gives a history of Indian poetry.
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pref·ace
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One-word substitution
An introduction to a book written by the author; a foreword is written by somebody else.
'लेखक द्वारा लिखी किताब की भूमिका' के लिए यह शब्द आता है; foreword किसी और द्वारा लिखा जाता है।