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preliminary vs overture

overture vs preliminary

preliminary and overture both are nouns.

preliminary is an adjective but overture is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
preliminary Yes Yes No No
overture Yes No No No
As nouns, preliminary and overture are synonyms defined as:
  • preliminary and overture: something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
Other synonyms of preliminary include prelude.
preliminary (noun) overture (noun)
a minor match preceding the main event a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
preliminary (adjective) overture (adjective)
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
Difference between preliminary and overture

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