Prelude
/ˈprɪljuːd/
A prelude is something that happens at the beginning of a story, song, or event to help prepare us for what comes next. It's like the warm-up before a big game!
Examples
- The loud music played as a prelude to the school's talent show, making everyone excited for the performances.
- In the book I read, the prelude gave a sneak peek of the adventure that was about to unfold.
- The coach said the warm-up exercises were a prelude to the big game, helping us get ready to play our best.
Synonyms
introduction
beginning
opening
foreword
prologue
Antonyms
conclusion
ending
finale
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