Closing and Prefatory

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Closing adjective - Following all others of the same kind in order or time.

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Prefatory is an antonym for closing.

Nearby Words: close, closed, closure, closer

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

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Closing is an antonym for prefatory.

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