🎶prelude

Meaning

An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.

Example Sentences

The small fight was only a prelude to a bigger conflict.

Example Expressions

a prelude to disaster

Synonyms

introduction, opening, forerunner, beginning, overture

Antonyms

conclusion, finale, end

Collocations

musical prelude, prelude to war, prelude to change