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PRELIMINARIES Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the word preliminaries. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word preliminaries. (close relations)
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preliminary

Best Alternative Words for PRELIMINARIES

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overture
nounn
noun

• orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio

• something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows

• a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

prelim
nounn
noun

• a minor match preceding the main event

• an examination taken by graduate students to determine their fitness to continue

prelude
nounn
noun

• something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows

• music that precedes a fugue or introduces an act in an opera

verb

• serve as a prelude or opening to

• play as a prelude

Best Hypernyms For PRELIMINARIES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for preliminaries, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
athletics inception origin origination
Phrases (2)
athletic competitionathletic contest

Alternatives for OVERTURE

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