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- pronunciation:
- preI
lud
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pri
lud
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an introductory event or act; preface; preliminary.
The arrest of these writers was only a prelude to large-scale government oppression.We thought he'd finished telling the story, but what we'd heard was only a prelude to a very long tale.- similar words:
- introduction, overture, preamble, preface, preliminary, prologue
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| definition 2: |
in music, an introductory piece or movement such as an overture, or a short, independent instrumental composition in a free form like an impromptu or improvisation.
Chopin's preludes for piano are among his most beloved works.- similar words:
- introduction, overture
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| related words: |
preface |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
preludes, preluding, preluded |
| definition 1: |
to be a prelude to.
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| definition 2: |
to introduce with a prelude.
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| related words: |
introduce, overture |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to serve as a prelude.
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| definition 2: |
to give or play a prelude.
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