Behind and Prelim

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Behind adjective - Not arriving, occurring, or settled at the due, usual, or proper time.

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Prelim is an antonym for behind.

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

Usage example: a medical assistant had done all of the prelim work before the physician even walked into the examining room

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Behind is an antonym for prelim.

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