Preposition before noun

Which prepositions are used with introduction?

Introduction is commonly followed by to or of. For introduction and with introduction are limited to specific contexts.

Quick answer

Common prepositions with introduction

Use introduction to for a subject or person being introduced. Use introduction of for bringing something new into use. For introduction can describe purpose, while with introduction usually adds accompanying information rather than forming a fixed phrase.

introduction to chemistry
introduction of new rules
Sales increased with the introduction of online booking.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

introduction to + subject or person

Presenting a topic or person

Use to when someone becomes familiar with a subject, activity, or person.

introduction to coding

introduction to the new manager

introduction of + new thing

Bringing something into use

Use of when something new is officially added or started.

introduction of stricter laws

introduction of digital tickets

for introduction

Showing intended future use

For introduction appears in formal or technical contexts about planned implementation.

The product is scheduled for introduction next year.

Several measures were approved for introduction in schools.

with the introduction of + noun

Adding a related change or condition

With introduces an accompanying circumstance rather than a fixed complement of introduction.

Costs fell with the introduction of automation.

Service improved with the introduction of new software.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction

Example

Meaning

introduction to

This book is an introduction to economics.

Standard for presenting a subject or person.

introduction of

The introduction of tablets changed classrooms.

Standard for bringing in something new.

for introduction

The policy is ready for introduction.

Used for planned implementation.

with introduction

Confusion arose with introduction of the new system.

With usually functions as an adjunct and often sounds more natural with the article: with the introduction of.

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using with introduction without an article

English usually prefers with the introduction of in full noun phrases.

✕ with introduction of new laws ✓ with the introduction of new laws

Using for introduction instead of introduction to

For introduction does not mean a beginner guide or presentation.

✕ a book for introduction of biology ✓ an introduction to biology

Confusing introduction of and introduction to

Of means bringing something in; to means presenting or familiarising.

✕ the introduction to new regulations ✓ the introduction of new regulations

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. This course is an introduction ___ data science.

2. The introduction ___ biometric passports caused debate.

3. The software is scheduled ___ introduction next month.

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Frequently asked questions

Is introduction with correct?

Usually with works as part of a larger phrase such as with the introduction of new rules.

What is the difference between introduction to and introduction of?

Introduction to presents a topic or person. Introduction of means bringing something new into use.

Can for introduction be used in everyday English?

It is more common in formal, technical, or business contexts.

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