Synonyms of prologue

prologue

noun

ˈprō-ˌlȯg 

variants also prolog

1

as in prelude

a performance, activity, or event that precedes and sets the stage for the main event

unfortunately, the burglary, which he committed while still a teen, was but a prologue to a wasted life of crime

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prelude
• preliminary
• overture
• preamble
• curtain-raiser
• warm-up
• lead-in
• countdown
• start
• kickoff
• run-up

2

as in introduction

a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part

a brief prologue sets the scene for the story that follows

Synonyms & Similar Words

• introduction
• intro
• preface
• foreword
• prelude
• preamble
• exordium
• beginning
• proem
• start
• prolusion
• opening
• initiation
• outset
• commencement
• origin
• origination

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• epilogue
• postscript
• epilog
• envoy
• aftermath
• end
• conclusion
• closing
• finale
• finish
• termination
• close
• stop
• cessation
• envoi

Examples of prologue in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So if past is prologue, Gensler won't give Trump a chance to keep his word. —Brady Dale, Axios, 15 Aug. 2024

That jail scene was a prologue before the audience got to see the community in action, says Harjo. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Aug. 2024

The company has made some judicious cuts and tweaks to Gower’s prologues to each of the five acts, and Steinfeld is particularly good at speaking his deeply clunky verse with clarity and good cheer. —Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2024

In many ways, this story is the prologue to The Social Network. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2024