Behind
Behind adjective - Not arriving, occurring, or settled at the due, usual, or proper time.
Introductory is an antonym for behind.
Introductory
Introductory adjective - Coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows.
Usage example: an introductory paragraph to the chapter on evolution
Behind is an antonym for introductory.
Nearby Word: introduction
Both words in one sentence
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Whoopi Goldberg hosts an introductory segment on the disc to explain the intent behind this: while such stereotypes are bad, it would be worse to pretend that they didn't exist.
Source: Blackface -
Behind the Black: In Antonio's introductory episode he's on the run from Kevin and Emily.
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Freeze-Frame Bonus: In one episode, pausing long enough to read the blackboard behind Yukari reveals that she's decided to teach her class a lesson in introductory physics... in English.
Source: Manga / Azumanga Daioh
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