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prologue

UK
/ˈprəʊlɒɡ/
US
/ˈproʊlɔɡ/
prologuenoun
prologues
pl
UK
/ˈprəʊlɒɡ/
US
/ˈproʊlɔɡ/
Translations
The prologue of the book sets the stage for the entire story.
Пролог книги задает тон всей истории.
Definitions
An introductory section of a literary or musical work that provides context or background information.
The prologue of the novel set the stage for the dramatic events that would unfold.
A speech, often in verse, delivered to the audience at the beginning of a play.
The actor delivered the prologue with such emotion that the audience was immediately captivated.
An event or action that leads to another event or situation.
The economic crisis was seen as a prologue to the political upheaval that followed.
Synonyms
preface
introduction
foreword
prelude
opening
proem
prologueverb
prologued
Past Simple
prologued
Past Participle
prologuing
Gerund
UK
/ˈprəʊlɒɡ/
US
/ˈproʊlɔːɡ/
Rare but attested transitive verb meaning ‘to introduce with a prologue’.
Definitions
To introduce or preface (a literary, dramatic, or other artistic work) with a prologue.
The playwright prologued the drama with a poetic monologue.
Synonyms
preface
introduce
prelude
open
lead in
usher in
initiate
prologueadjective
Used attributively to describe something occurring before the main action.
Definitions
Relating to or functioning as a prologue; introductory.
The prologue chapter provides an introductory overview of the story’s world.
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