Behind and Prelusive

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

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Prelusive is an antonym for behind.

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

Usage example: after a prelusive dimming of the house lights intended to induce quiet, the stage curtain rose

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Behind is an antonym for prelusive.

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Prelusive and Behind. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/behind/prelusive

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