Before
Before adverb - So as to precede something in order of time.
Preparatory and before are semantically related in preceding topic. In some cases you can use "Preparatory" instead an adjective "Before".
Preparatory
Preparatory adjective - Coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows.
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Synonyms for Preparatory
Before and preparatory are semantically related in introductory topic. Sometimes you can use "Before" instead an adjective "Preparatory", if it concerns topics such as preceding.
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- Their clothes are taken during a preparatory bath and all four are made to march through the streets of Algiers naked before being auctioned off in the same state.
Source: Shameful Strip - Dr. Phil typically embeds a camera crew with his guests a couple of weeks/days before they appear on his show; the preparatory footage thus collected always includes several Confession Cams.
Source: Confession Cam -
Ojou Ringlets: Seen during one of the 'preparatory montages' as a potential hairstyle choice for one of the girls, before they go to a high class event.
Source: Film / Iron Jawed Angels
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