intro
gb/ˈɪntɹoʊ/ us/ˈɪntɹoʊ/
B1
English
~ 5500
bevezető, bevezetés, intró, alapozó
NOUN
B1
INFORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
the intro to [something]
The song has a long intro before the vocals start.
A dalnak hosszú intrója van, mielőtt elkezdődik az ének.
I loved the intro of the movie; it really pulled me in.
Imádtam a film bevezetőjét; teljesen beszippantott.
Can you skip the intro so we can watch the episode?
The host gave a short intro and then brought the guest on stage.
I still need to write the intro to my blog post.
Learner examples
The intro of the film shows the main city.
A film bevezetője megmutatja a várost, ahol a történet játszódik.
Please skip the intro of the show.
Kérlek, ugord át a műsor bevezetőjét.
The teacher's intro to the lesson was very clear.
I like the intro of this song a lot.
I must write an intro for my speech.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "intro" in very formal writing (for example, academic essays or official reports). In such contexts, "introduction" is usually preferred. Also, some learners confuse "intro" with "entrance"; "intro" is about the first part of communication, not a physical doorway.
Meaning
opening section of something
Collocations
short intro
|quick intro
|song intro
|video intro
|write the intro
|skip the intro
Synonyms
introduction (Full, more formal word; used in both spoken and written English, especially in formal contexts.)
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opening (Stresses the beginning part; can be less focused on giving information and more on the first moment or section.)
Antonyms
outro (Refers to the closing or final section of a song, video, or show, the opposite of the beginning intro.)
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ending (General word for the final part of something, opposite of the first part or intro.)
Themes
media
|communication
|education
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The first part of a talk, text, video, song, etc. that starts it and tells you what it is about or who is in it.
The first part of a speech, text, video, song, or similar piece of communication that starts it and shows what it is about or who is involved.
NOUN
B1
2
bevezetés
B1
Usage pattern:
an intro to [a subject]
This book is a great intro to neuroscience for non-scientists.
Ez a könyv laikusoknak is remek bevezetés az idegtudományba.
The workshop is designed as an intro to basic coding skills.
A workshopot úgy tervezték, hogy bevezetést adjon az alapvető programozási ismeretekbe.
That video series is a gentle intro to yoga for complete beginners.
Our first lecture will be an intro to the course themes and requirements.
The article serves as a quick intro to the current debate on climate policy.
Learner examples
This class is an intro to computer science.
Ez az óra bevezetés az informatikába.
I want a good intro to English grammar.
Szeretnék egy jó bevezetést az angol nyelvtanba.
The teacher gave us an intro to the new topic.
That book is a nice intro to art history.
The short video is an intro to the company.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "intro" must always be the first chapter or part of a larger work. In this sense, it can also be a whole short course, book, or video series that gives only the basics. Another mistake is using "intro" where a more formal term like "overview" or "introduction" is expected in academic titles.
Meaning
basic introduction to a subject
Collocations
good intro
|great intro
|gentle intro
|beginner's intro
|an intro to programming
|serve as an intro
Synonyms
overview (Focuses on a broad picture of a subject; slightly more formal and less strongly tied to beginners.)
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primer (A basic book or resource for beginners; somewhat formal and more often used in writing than speech.)
Antonyms
in-depth study (Focuses on detailed, advanced knowledge of a subject, which is the opposite of a simple first intro.)
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advanced course (A higher-level class for people who already know the basics, the opposite of a beginner-friendly intro.)
Themes
education
|learning
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A simple first lesson, book, or experience that helps you start to understand a subject.
A basic explanation, course, or experience that is meant to give someone their first general understanding of a subject.
B2
INFORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
intro [noun]
I'm taking an intro biology course this semester.
Ebben a félévben bevezető biológiakurzusra járok.
This is just an intro class, so we won't go too deep into the theory.
Ez csak egy bevezető kurzus, ezért nem megyünk túl mélyre az elméletben.
The book is written as an intro guide for new managers.
Most students start with an intro programming course before moving on to data structures.
We recommend our intro workshop for people who have never tried painting before.
Learner examples
I am in an intro math class.
Bevezető matematikakurzusra járok.
She wrote an intro guide to travel in Japan.
Bevezető útmutatót írt a japán utazáshoz.
He teaches an intro course in marketing.
They joined an intro workshop on photography.
We must pass the intro class before the next level.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes write "intro course" in formal documents where "introductory course" would sound more natural. Another mistake is placing "intro" after the noun (e.g. *"the course intro" when they mean "intro course"); "intro" as an adjective usually comes before the noun.
Meaning
basic or beginner-level
Collocations
intro course
|intro class
|intro level
|intro chapter
|intro guide
|intro workshop
Synonyms
introductory (Standard, more formal adjective; not shortened; preferred in careful or academic writing.)
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basic (Emphasizes simplicity; can sound a bit more general and not always limited to first-level courses.)
Antonyms
advanced (Describes higher-level classes or materials for people who already know the basics, opposite of intro-level.)
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intermediate (For people who are no longer beginners but not yet advanced, contrasted with intro-level at the very start.)
Themes
education
|learning
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used before a noun to mean that something is for beginners and only gives the simple, first ideas of a subject.
Describes a class, book, or similar resource that only covers the basic ideas of a subject for beginners.
Grammar
Dictionary form
intro
IPA
GB/ˈɪntɹoʊ/
US/ˈɪntɹoʊ/
Syllables & stress
in - tro (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: intro
- Comparative: introer
- Superlative: introest
Noun
- Base: intro
- Plural: intros
Word family
Forms
intros
noun
introer
adjective
introest
adjective
Core family
introduce
verb A2
introduction
noun A2
Related words
introductory
adjective B2
reintroduce
verb
Expressions
course intro
1/kˈɔɹs ˈɪntɹoʊ/
fixed phrase
first explanatory part of a course
The first talk, video, or session of a course that explains what the course is about.
Examples
- Please watch the course intro before starting the first module.
- The course intro explains the goals, grading, and weekly schedule.
- During the course intro, the teacher asks everyone to introduce themselves.
intro to
1/ˈɪntɹoʊ tə/
fixed phrase
basic introduction to something
Used to talk about a first, simple explanation, book, or course about a subject.
Examples
- This seminar is an intro to project management.
- The podcast offers an intro to modern philosophy for general listeners.
- We signed up for an intro to digital photography together.
video intro
1/vˈɪdioʊ ˈɪntɹoʊ/
fixed phrase
opening section of a video
The first short part of a video that starts it and usually shows the name or logo.
Examples
- I added a short video intro with our logo to all our YouTube uploads.
- The video intro is too loud, so viewers often turn the sound down at the start.
- We hired a designer to create a new video intro for our channel.