Preliminary

Something that happens first and is needed before the main event can take place; like the practice before a big game.

Examples

• Before we can start our science project, we need to complete some preliminary research to gather information about our topic and understand what we want to discover.
• During the basketball tournament, the coach held a preliminary practice to help us prepare our strategies and improve our teamwork before the big games.
• In order to write a great story, you should begin with some preliminary brainstorming to come up with interesting ideas and characters that will make your tale exciting.

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