In advance of, ahead of, and before are all synonyms for preliminary to. Final and conclusive are antonyms of preliminary to. And here are 7 another word for preliminary to.
The noun "preliminary to" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length: 1 synonym with 6 letters, 2 synonyms with 7 letters, 1 synonym with 11 letters, and 1 synonym with 16 letters, for a total of 5 synonyms.
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| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Face to face | Remote, virtual | In-person, direct |
| 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 | Concluding, closing, final | Preparatory, introductory |
| 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 |
| Work together | Work independently, work against | Collaborate, cooperate |
| 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 |
| Very happy | Very sad, miserable | Ecstatic, elated |
| 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 |