prelude to



prelude to something

an act or event that comes before and signals another act or event. Her rudeness to her boss was a prelude to her resignation. The Munich Pact was a prelude to World War II.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ratomir-Serbian
JenJENEnglish
Nicola['nikələ]
Glukel-Yiddish
WangiWAHNG-ee (Indonesian)Indonesian, Malay
HaydnHAY-dənEnglish (British)