preliminary
Pronunciation: [prɪˈlɪmɪˌnɛri]
Word
Context: "planning"
(adjective) something that happens before the main event or action. It's like getting ready before you start something big, like preparing for a test before taking it.
Example
The preliminary steps helped us organize the event smoothly.
Example
Without the preliminary preparations, the project would have been a mess.
Example
What preliminary actions do we need to take before the meeting?
Context: "competition"
(noun) a first event or round in a competition that leads to the main event. It's like the early part of a game that decides who gets to play in the final match.
Example
She won her match in the preliminary round and moved on to the finals.
Example
He was eliminated in the preliminary rounds, so he didn't make it to the championship.
Example
How many athletes are competing in the preliminary rounds this year?
0s0s