Prelude and Windup

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Prelude noun - A performance, activity, or event that precedes and sets the stage for the main event.

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Windup is an antonym for prelude.

Nearby Words: preluded, preluding

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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Prelude is an antonym for windup in end topic.

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