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PRELUDE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Prelude.

How to pronounce prelude:

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Prelude - as a noun

Something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows

Example: "Training is a necessary preliminary to employment"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overture11preliminary18

Music that precedes a fugue or introduces an act in an opera

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
music9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Prelude - as a verb

Serve as a prelude or opening to

Play as a prelude

Example Sentences

"The prelude to the symphony set the stage for the dramatic finale."
"Her speech was just a prelude to the grand announcement."
"The prelude to the movie gave a brief introduction to the main characters."
"The meeting was just a prelude to the actual negotiations that would take place later."
"The prelude of a storm was in the air as dark clouds gathered overhead."
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Word Game Points

Is PRELUDE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prelude is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PRELUDE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is PRELUDE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prelude is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRELUDE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PRELUDE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prelude is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRELUDE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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