Cool MateMeaning of Preliminary
happening before a more important action or event
In simple words: Something that comes before the main event or work.
Preliminary in a sentence
- After a few preliminary remarks he announced the winners.
- preliminary results/findings/enquiries
- the preliminary rounds of the contest
- pilot studies preliminary to a full-scale study
How to use Preliminary
Commonly used in academic, professional, or technical settings. Not typically used in casual conversation. Consider using simpler synonyms like 'initial' in informal contexts.
Grammar pattern
preliminary + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'pre' meaning before and 'lim' as a limit – it sets a limit before the main part.
Related words
Collocations with Preliminary
- preliminary results
- preliminary findings
- preliminary investigation
- preliminary hearing
- preliminary steps
Synonyms for Preliminary
- initial
- introductory
- provisional
- tentative
- exploratory
Opposites of Preliminary
- final
- conclusive
Common mistakes with Preliminary
- Saying 'preliminaries' when referring to a single event or document.
- Using 'preliminary' as a noun incorrectly.
- Confusing 'preliminary' with 'premature'.
Preliminary appears in
Preliminary in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تمهيدي
شيء يأتي قبل الحدث أو العمل الرئيسي.
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রাথমিক
মূল ঘটনা বা কাজের আগে যা হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Vorläufig
Etwas, das vor dem Hauptereignis oder der Hauptarbeit kommt.
- SpanishEspañol
Preliminar
Algo que viene antes del evento o trabajo principal.
- Persianفارسی
مقدماتی، اولیه
یه چیزی که قبل از اتفاق اصلی یا کار اصلی میاد.
- FrenchFrançais
Préliminaire
Quelque chose qui arrive avant l'événement principal ou le travail principal.
- Hindiहिन्दी
प्रारंभिक
मुख्य घटना या काम से पहले आने वाली कोई चीज़।
- ItalianItaliano
Preliminare
Qualcosa che viene prima dell'evento o del lavoro principale.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Preliminar
Algo que vem antes do evento principal ou do trabalho.
- RussianРусский
Предварительный
Что-то, что предшествует главному событию или работе.
- Urduاردو
ابتدائی، تمہیدی
کوئی ایسی چیز جو اصل واقعے یا کام سے پہلے ہو۔
- Chinese中文
初步的
在主要事件或工作之前的东西。
More words like Preliminary
- Initial
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbruptB1
Happening suddenly and unexpectedly.
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Preliminary
What does Preliminary mean?
Something that comes before the main event or work.
What is the definition of Preliminary?
happening before a more important action or event
How do you use Preliminary in a sentence?
After a few preliminary remarks he announced the winners.
Can you give another example of Preliminary?
preliminary results/findings/enquiries
What are synonyms for Preliminary?
Common alternatives include initial, introductory, provisional, tentative, exploratory.
What is the opposite of Preliminary?
Opposite meanings include final, conclusive.
What words go with Preliminary?
It commonly pairs with preliminary results, preliminary findings, preliminary investigation, preliminary hearing, preliminary steps.
What are common mistakes when using Preliminary?
Saying 'preliminaries' when referring to a single event or document. Using 'preliminary' as a noun incorrectly. Confusing 'preliminary' with 'premature'.
How do you pronounce Preliminary?
US: /["/prɪˈlɪmɪneri/"]/, UK: /["/prɪˈlɪmɪnəri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Preliminary formal or informal?
"Preliminary" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Preliminary?
Commonly used in academic, professional, or technical settings. Not typically used in casual conversation. Consider using simpler synonyms like 'initial' in informal contexts.
What CEFR level is Preliminary?
"Preliminary" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.