Opening, advance, groundwork, introduction, and opening/prefatory remarks are all synonyms for preliminary. Concluding, closing, and final are antonyms of preliminary. And here are 38 another word for preliminary.
1. preparatory
2. prelude
3. introduction
The noun "preliminary" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length: 1 synonym with 4 letters, 4 synonyms with 5 letters, 1 synonym with 6 letters, 5 synonyms with 7 letters, 2 synonyms with 8 letters, 7 synonyms with 9 letters, 5 synonyms with 10 letters, 4 synonyms with 11 letters, 3 synonyms with 12 letters, 1 synonym with 17 letters, and 1 synonym with 23 letters, for a total of 34 synonyms.
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| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Predominantly | Rarely, occasionally | Mainly, mostly |
| Surely | Doubtfully, uncertainly | It must be the case that, i believe that |
| Prediction | Retrospection, recollection | Forecast, prophecy |
| Prerequisite | Unnecessary, non-essential | Necessary condition, precondition |
| Pessimistic | Optimistic, hopeful, cheerful | Gloomy, negative |
| Previously | After, as a result of | Formerly, earlier |
| Preliminary to | Final, conclusive | In preparation for, before |
| On the contrary | In agreement, similarly | Conversely, oppositely |
| Subordinate | Central, major, chief | Lower-ranking, junior |
| Prestige | Disrepute, obscurity | Status, standing |
| Marginalized | Empowered, included | Excluded, discriminated |
| Preferred | Undesired, rejected | Favored, chosen |
| Prefer | Dislike, reject | Like better, would rather (have) |
| Glimpse | Stare, gaze | Brief look, quick look |
| Relieved | Stressed, anxious | Comforted, reassured |
| Loneliness | Companionship, togetherness | Isolation, friendlessness |
| Destination | Origin, starting point | Journey's end, end of the line |
| Similar | Dissimilar, different, dissimilar to, unlike | Alike, (much) the same |
| Time consuming | Quick, efficient | Lengthy, slow |
| Inability | Ability, capability | Lack of ability, incapability |
| Pretentious | Natural, unaffected | Affected, ostentatious |
| Preceding | Following, subsequent | Previous, prior |
| Precede | Follow, succeed | Go/come before, go in advance of |
| Guideline | Disorder, chaos | Recommendation, instruction |
| At present | In the past, in the future | At the moment, just now |
| Present | Past, future, absent | In attendance, attending |
| Premise | Conclusion, result | Assumption, proposition |
| Imagination | Reality, fact | Imaginative faculty, creative power |
| Timid | Bold, forthcoming, brazen | Easily frightened, lacking courage |
| Correlation | Disconnection, divergence | Connection, association |
| Mimic | Originate, differ | Imitate, copy |
| Compliment | Insult, criticism | Flattering remark, tribute |
| Ominous | Promising, auspicious, propitious | Threatening, menacing |
| Ordinary | Unusual, extraordinary, unique, exceptional | Usual, normal |
| Narrative | Silence, summary | Account, story |
| Relative to | Independent of, unrelated to | In relation to, concerning |
| Relatively | Absolutely, distinctly | Comparatively, somewhat |
| Impression | Neglect, disregard | Feeling, sense |
| Relentless | Short-lived, irresolute, intermittent | Persistent, continuing |
| At a premium | At a discount, inexpensively | Scarce, in great demand |
| Premium | Inferior, standard, basic | Insurance charge, insurance payment |
| Depress | Encourage, raise | Make sad, sadden |
| Depressing | Uplifting, encouraging | Upsetting, distressing |
| Final | First, initial | Last, closing |
| Narrow | Wide, broad, spacious | Small, tapered |
| Prestigious | Disreputable, obscure, minor, humble, lowly | Reputable, distinguished |
| Contrary to | In line with, consistent with | Opposed to, in contrast to |
| Contrary | Compatible, same | Opposite, opposing |
| Vary | Agree be static | Differ, be different |
| Intimidate | Reassure, comfort | Frighten, menace |
| Intimidating | Comforting, reassuring | Frightening, alarming |
| Preference | Disfavor, aversion | Liking, partiality |
| Representative | Atypical, unrepresentative | Typical, prototypical |
| Deliberate | Accidental, unintentional | Intentional, calculated |
| Criminal | Lawful, commendable | Lawbreaker, offender |