lead-in
noun
Simple meaning
The introductory section of a story.
Pronunciation
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The introductory section of a story
“It was an amusing lead-in to a very serious matter.”
Wire connecting an antenna to a receiver or a transmitter to a transmission line
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Typical Use
- Rare
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This meaning: The introductory section of a story
Used this way, lead-in is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“It was an amusing lead-in to a very serious matter.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “It was an amusing lead-in to a very serious matter.”noun
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Sense: introductory section of a story
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