Prologue
Prologue noun - A short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part.
Usage example: a brief prologue sets the scene for the story that follows
Postscript is an antonym for prologue.
Nearby Word: prolog
Postscript
Postscript noun - A note appended to a letter after the signature.
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Synonyms for Postscript
Prologue is an antonym for postscript.
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