a2 |
used to introduce one particular thing or person of a group or kind, but one which is not considered known to the listener. [1/3 definitions] |
acquaint |
to introduce or make familiar (usually followed by "with"). |
be |
used to introduce a command to act in a certain way. [1/8 definitions] |
colon1 |
a punctuation mark (:). It is used to introduce a series, quotation, or explanation. [1/2 definitions] |
do1 |
used to introduce a question or make a negative statement with "not." [1/12 definitions] |
following |
about to be named or listed (used to introduce a group of things or people). [1/4 definitions] |
inject |
to introduce into by force or pressure with a needle. [2 definitions] |
introduce |
When you introduce people, you help them begin to know each other. Let's say you introduce your teacher to your mother. You might say something like "Mrs. Garcia. This is my mom." Then you might say "Mom, this is my teacher, Mrs. Garcia." [3 definitions] |
introductory |
serving to introduce. |
nor |
used to introduce a negative statement, especially after a phrase using "neither." [1/2 definitions] |
present2 |
to introduce in a formal way. [1/5 definitions] |
so that |
used to introduce a clause showing purpose or reason. |
that |
which, who, whom (used to introduce a clause that describes or defines the thing or person just mentioned.) [3/9 definitions] |
there |
"There" is used to bring strong attention to the next thing we are going to say. We often use "there" in this way when we want to prove that we were right about something or we just want to introduce a fact in a strong way. [1/6 definitions] |
whether |
used to introduce one choice or alternative. [2 definitions] |
which |
used as a relative pronoun to introduce information that tells what specific thing you are talking about; that. [1/7 definitions] |
who |
used as a relative pronoun to introduce extra information in connection with the person just mentioned. [1/4 definitions] |