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Vocabulary Entry
prelude
|noun • verb
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N
noun
An introductory performance, event, or action that precedes something more important.
Example Sentences
"The concert started with a beautiful prelude that set the mood for the evening."
"She wrote a short prelude to the novel to give readers context."
"The prelude to the meeting included a brief overview of the agenda."
V
verb
To serve as an introduction to something or as a preliminary to an event.
Example Sentences
"The author preluded her book with a poem about love and loss."
"The speaker preluded the discussion with a personal anecdote."
"A light appetizer will prelude the main course at the dinner."