Close and Preamble

Close

Close noun - The last part of a process or action.
Usage example: managed to conduct the negotiations to a satisfactory close

Preamble is an antonym for close.

Nearby Words: closed, closeness, closing, closely, closure

Preamble

Preamble noun - A short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part.
Usage example: an insightful analysis of the preamble to the Constitution of the United States

Close is an antonym for preamble.
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