Vocabulary
Prelude
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
an action or event serving as an introduction to something more important.
Urdu meaning
آغازکرنا، پیش خیمہ ہونا،
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- THE federal government`s proposal to revive the jirga system in the newly merged districts is being seen as a prelude to the restoration of the former tribal agencies` semi-autonomous status.
- As a prelude to this discussion, however, it is not possible to impact things that last without a close and committed partnership with governments.
- This was a prelude to making the real point: for such a huge and growing population as we have and with such a health crisis and such low government spending as ours, what can we expect from Pakistan`s future healthcare system?
Synonyms
preliminary, overture, opening, preparation, introduction, start, beginning,
Antonyms
conclusion, postscript
Curator example
“a ceasefire had been agreed as a prelude to full peace negotiations”
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