After and Preparatory

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After adjective - Being at or in the part of something opposite the front part.

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Preparatory is an antonym for after.

Preparatory adjective - Coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows.

Usage example: a preparatory investigation to see if there is enough evidence to warrant bringing charges

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After is an antonym for preparatory.

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Preparatory and After. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/after/preparatory

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