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intro

intro

56 3.2
A short speech that makes someone known and starts an event
  • noun
  • /ˈɪntrəʊ/
  • Informal
translation icon : introducción
  • The speaker provided an engaging intro that captured the audience's attention.

This goes to show you don't make your intros too long.

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Examples

Synonyms

opening
vsintro
350 1.0

The first part that marks the start of something, for example a ceremony

is specifically a short formal start used to present people or begin music
introduction
vsintro
  • Formal
77 1.4

Formally telling people who someone is

is used also for short formal starts of events, speeches, or music
prologue
vsintro
  • Literature
21 6.0

An opening part of a play that explains the story or background

is used in live or musical contexts to briefly present people or begin
foreword
vsintro
14 4.7

A short introduction at the start of a book that explains what it is about, written by someone else

is a brief live start used to introduce people or begin events
lead-in
vsintro
  • Literature
9 4.9

A short introduction before the main part of a talk or story

is briefer and more formal, often used to present people or start music
overture
vsintro
7 7.2

An event or action that comes before something more important

is shorter and focused on briefly presenting people or opening performances
introit
vsintro
  • Specialized
9.9

A short piece of music sung or played at the start of a church service

is a short formal opener used across events, speeches, or general music

Antonyms

199 1.9

A speech or action that says goodbye and wishes someone well

167 2.2

The last part of an event, activity, or piece of writing

How Detailed

autobiography
83 3.8
CV
  • UK
13 3.4
intro
  • Informal
56 3.2

Surface Forms

intro singular
intros plural

Etymology

Intro is a short form of introduction, from Latin parts intro- meaning 'into' and ducere meaning 'to lead'. So an intro is something that 'leads into' an event or person and quickly tells people who or what is coming.