Preface and Windup

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Preface noun - A short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part.

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Windup is an antonym for preface.

Nearby Words: prefaced, prefacing

Windup noun - The last part of a process or action.

Usage example: wait until the windup of your sales pitch before giving up any information about the product's price point

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Preface is an antonym for windup in end topic.

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Windup and Preface. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/preface/windup

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