preamble

[ pree-am-buhl, pree-am- ]

/ ˈpriˌæm bəl, priˈæm- /

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noun

an introductory statement; preface; introduction.

the introductory part of a statute, deed, or the like, stating the reasons and intent of what follows.

a preliminary or introductory fact or circumstance: His childhood in the slums was a preamble to a life of crime.

(initial capital letter) the introductory statement of the U.S. Constitution, setting forth the general principles of American government and beginning with the words, “We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union. …”

Origin of preamble

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English preambel, preambile, from Middle French preambule, préamble from Medieval Latin praeambulum, noun use of neuter of Late Latin praeambulus “walking in front”; see pre-, amble

SYNONYMS FOR preamble

1 opening, beginning; foreword, prologue, prelude.

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ANTONYMS FOR preamble

1 epilogue, appendix, conclusion, afterword, closing.

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OTHER WORDS FROM preamble

preambled, adjective

Words nearby preamble

pre-AIDS, Preakness, preallotment, prealtar, prealternate molt, preamble, Preamble to the Constitution, preamp, preamplifier, preanesthetic, preantiseptic

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Example sentences from the Web for preamble

Add this to his four World Championships in the 10,000 meters and it was clear to see why the British television broadcasters, in their preamble to the event, called Kenenisa “the world’s greatest distance runner.”
Inside a secret running program at Nike and a win-at-all-costs corporate culture|Rachel King|October 6, 2020|Fortune
These first two cases appear mainly as preamble, summarized without much elaboration.
Ian McEwan's New Novel Keeps Life at Arm's Length|Nick Romeo|September 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In short, not getting enough sleep is slowly killing us—and that nighttime preamble is certainly not helping.
‘Sleep Procrastination’ Is Real, and You Probably Do It|Charlotte Lytton|June 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
You appeared via video at the South by Southwest conference with the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution green screened behind you.
Time to Come Home, Edward Snowden, and Stop Hiding Behind a Corrupt Regime|Michael Daly|March 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST

First, the Second Amendment itself includes a preamble referring to the necessity of a “well-regulated militia.”
Justice Scalia Goes Gun Crazy|Adam Winkler|August 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The preamble to the law set the ideological tone of the new system.
Area Handbook for Albania|Eugene K. Keefe
A preamble could explain that the object was to use the interest, not abuse the capital of wild life.
Supplement to Animal Sanctuaries in Labrador|William Wood
The preamble to the Declaration of Independence is timeless.
The Road to Independence: Virginia 1763-1783|Virginia State Dept. of Education
It is in reality little more than a preamble, but it gave a working basis, expressing enough and yet not too much.
The Story of The American Legion|George Seay Wheat
So he stopped by her side and, without any preamble, addressed her.
The Double Four|E. Phillips Oppenheim

British Dictionary definitions for preamble

preamble

/ (priːˈæmbəl) /

noun

a preliminary or introductory statement, esp attached to a statute or constitution setting forth its purpose

a preliminary or introductory conference, event, fact, etc

Word Origin for preamble

C14: from Old French préambule, from Late Latin praeambulum walking before, from Latin prae- before + ambulāre to walk

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	preamble
释义	preamble [ pree-am-buhl, pree-am- ] / ˈpriˌæm bəl, priˈæm- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR preamble ON THESAURUS.COM noun an introductory statement; preface; introduction. the introductory part of a statute, deed, or the like, stating the reasons and intent of what follows. a preliminary or introductory fact or circumstance: His childhood in the slums was a preamble to a life of crime. (initial capital letter) the introductory statement of the U.S. Constitution, setting forth the general principles of American government and beginning with the words, “We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union. …” Origin of preamble First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English preambel, preambile, from Middle French preambule, préamble from Medieval Latin praeambulum, noun use of neuter of Late Latin praeambulus “walking in front”; see pre-, amble SYNONYMS FOR preamble 1 opening, beginning; foreword, prologue, prelude. SEE SYNONYMS FOR preamble ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR preamble 1 epilogue, appendix, conclusion, afterword, closing. SEE ANTONYMS FOR preamble ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM preamble preambled, adjective Words nearby preamble pre-AIDS, Preakness, preallotment, prealtar, prealternate molt, preamble, Preamble to the Constitution, preamp, preamplifier, preanesthetic, preantiseptic Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for preamble Add this to his four World Championships in the 10,000 meters and it was clear to see why the British television broadcasters, in their preamble to the event, called Kenenisa “the world’s greatest distance runner.” Inside a secret running program at Nike and a win-at-all-costs corporate culture\|Rachel King\|October 6, 2020\|Fortune These first two cases appear mainly as preamble, summarized without much elaboration. Ian McEwan's New Novel Keeps Life at Arm's Length\|Nick Romeo\|September 11, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In short, not getting enough sleep is slowly killing us—and that nighttime preamble is certainly not helping. ‘Sleep Procrastination’ Is Real, and You Probably Do It\|Charlotte Lytton\|June 6, 2014\|DAILY BEAST You appeared via video at the South by Southwest conference with the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution green screened behind you. Time to Come Home, Edward Snowden, and Stop Hiding Behind a Corrupt Regime\|Michael Daly\|March 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST First, the Second Amendment itself includes a preamble referring to the necessity of a “well-regulated militia.” Justice Scalia Goes Gun Crazy\|Adam Winkler\|August 22, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The preamble to the law set the ideological tone of the new system. Area Handbook for Albania\|Eugene K. Keefe A preamble could explain that the object was to use the interest, not abuse the capital of wild life. Supplement to Animal Sanctuaries in Labrador\|William Wood The preamble to the Declaration of Independence is timeless. The Road to Independence: Virginia 1763-1783\|Virginia State Dept. of Education It is in reality little more than a preamble, but it gave a working basis, expressing enough and yet not too much. The Story of The American Legion\|George Seay Wheat So he stopped by her side and, without any preamble, addressed her. The Double Four\|E. Phillips Oppenheim British Dictionary definitions for preamble preamble / (priːˈæmbəl) / noun a preliminary or introductory statement, esp attached to a statute or constitution setting forth its purpose a preliminary or introductory conference, event, fact, etc Word Origin for preamble C14: from Old French préambule, from Late Latin praeambulum walking before, from Latin prae- before + ambulāre to walk Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to preamble preface, prelude
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