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intro

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɪntroʊ/ · UK /ˈɪntrəʊ/

intro means: The short first part of a song, book, or other work, before the main part begins.

noun

OPENING PARTB1

The short first part of a song, book, or other work, before the main part begins.

  • I love the guitar intro.
  • We skipped the intro and started the video.
  • These songs have very short intros.

How to use it: intro to something (The intro to the song lasts ten seconds.)

Similar words: introduction, opening

Common phrases: short intro, song intro, intro to something

FIRST EXPERIENCEB2

An experience or lesson that helps you learn about a subject or activity for the first time.

  • This is a useful intro to cooking.
  • My first job was my intro to office life.
  • The course provides a gentle intro to programming.

How to use it: intro to something (This class offers an intro to photography.)

Similar words: introduction

Common phrases: intro to something, gentle intro, basic intro

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What does intro mean?

The short first part of a song, book, or other work, before the main part begins.

What is intro in other languages?

Türkçe: giriş · Español: introducción · Français: intro · Deutsch: Intro · Italiano: intro · 日本語: イントロ

How do you pronounce intro?

In American English /ˈɪntroʊ/; in British English /ˈɪntrəʊ/.

How do you use intro in a sentence?

I love the guitar intro. We skipped the intro and started the video.

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