Definitions

preliminary

[pri-lim-uh-ner-ee] / prɪˈlɪm əˌnɛr i /

ADJECTIVE

introductory, initial

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exploratory preparatory prior

STRONG

basic first fundamental opening pilot primary qualifying readying test trial

WEAK

elemental elementary inductive initiatory preceding precursory prefatory preparing primal

Antonyms

STRONG

additional extra secondary

WEAK

closing concluding final

NOUN

introductory event; beginning

Synonyms

STRONG

foundation groundwork initiation introduction opening preamble preface prelims prelude preparation start

WEAK

first round

Antonyms

STRONG

conclusion end ending epilogue finish

WEAK

closing finale

Example Sentences

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In mid-January, it signed a preliminary trade agreement with Beijing.

From Barron's

The University of Michigan’s preliminary consumer survey for February is due Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Madam, control yourself! We cannot strike terror into the Archipelagic population on the basis of one preliminary hearing. There would be chaos.”

From Literature

And while the Opening Ceremony will kick things off on Feb. 6, Peacock will start coverage Feb. 4 with preliminary rounds of curling, skiing and snowboarding.

From MarketWatch

And just last week it signed a preliminary agreement to provide power for a 330-megawatt data center in Texas.

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