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preliminary

Pronunciation: [prɪˈlɪmɪˌnɛri]

Word

Learn how to use preliminary in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce preliminary

Pronunciation: [prɪˈlɪmɪˌnɛri]

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