Former and Prelusive

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Former adjective - Having been such at some previous time.

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Prelusive and former are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prelusive" instead an adjective "Former".

Nearby Word: formerly

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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Former and prelusive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Former" instead an adjective "Prelusive".

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

Former & Prelusive. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/former/prelusive>.

Prelusive or Former. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/former/prelusive.

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