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Synonyms of prologue

4 similar words · 7 opposite words

Another word for prologue is forespeech. Other synonyms of prologue are foretale and foreword. The opposite of prologue is conclusion.

Synonyms and similar words for prologue

nounA speech or section used as an introduction, especially to a play or novel.

  • forespeechA preface.
  • foretaleAn account or telling given as an introduction to a larger body of work; prologue; a prior or previous recollection or...
  • foretalk
  • forewordAn introductory section preceding the main text of a book or other document; especially, one written by another person...

Opposite of prologue

nounA speech or section used as an introduction, especially to a play or novel.

nounAntonym(s) of “speech or section”.

Meaning of prologue

  1. noun A speech or section used as an introduction, especially to a play or novel.
  2. noun One who delivers a prologue.
  3. noun A component of a computer program that prepares the computer to execute a routine.

Full definition of prologue

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Questions about synonyms of prologue

What is another word for prologue?
Prologue has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as forespeech, foretale and foreword.
What is the opposite of prologue?
The opposite of prologue is conclusion.
What does prologue mean?
Prologue means a speech or section used as an introduction, especially to a play or novel.

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