prologue

or pro·log

[ proh-lawg, -log ]

/ ˈproʊ lɔg, -lɒg /

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noun

a preliminary discourse; a preface or introductory part of a discourse, poem, or novel.

an introductory speech, often in verse, calling attention to the theme of a play.

the actor or actress who delivers this.

an introductory scene, preceding the first act of a play, opera, etc.

any introductory proceeding, event, etc.: Appetizing delicacies were the prologue to a long dinner.

verb (used with object), pro·logued, pro·logu·ing.

to introduce with or as if with a prologue.

Origin of prologue

1250–1300; Middle English prologe,prologue (<Old French prologue) <Latin prōlogus<Greek prólogos.See pro-², -logue

SYNONYMS FOR prologue

5 preamble; beginning, opening; prelude.

SEE SYNONYMS FOR prologue ON THESAURUS.COM

OTHER WORDS FROM prologue

pro·logu·ist, pro·log·ist, nounpro·logue·like, pro·log·like, adjectiveun·pro·logued, adjective

Words nearby prologue

proline iminopeptidase, prolix, Prolixin, prolocutor, PROLOG, prologue, prologuize, prolong, prolongate, prolongation, prolonge

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Example sentences from the Web for prologue

I’ve yet to spend a lot of time with the latest version of that device, but if past is any prologue, it’s a solid choice for those looking for an Android-compatible Apple alternative at a good price.
Fitbit Sense review|Brian Heater|September 24, 2020|TechCrunch
The problems associated with getting people to wear masks, which is a much simpler solution than visiting a health care professional and receiving a shot, is prologue to what we’ll see when it comes to getting people vaccinated, he explained.
Health care executives fear public distrust of COVID-19 vaccine will lead to continued spread of disease|Nicole Goodkind|July 8, 2020|Fortune
Here is a title that, in its prologue, tasks players with fighting a horde of angels on top of a moving jet.
Bayonetta Is Nintendo’s Graphic, Ass-Kicking Barbie|Alec Kubas-Meyer|October 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“The past is prologue,” says a Democratic House leadership aide.
Budget Deal on the Horizon?|Eleanor Clift|December 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST

It also features a scene that is shockingly reminiscent of the prologue in The Dark Knight Rises.
‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Review: The Juggernaut Franchise Might Be Drying Up|Alec Kubas-Meyer|November 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
These moves are positive, but if past is prologue, any real change could take years to enact.
America’s One-Child Policy|Brandy Zadrozny|July 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But in a nation that has existed for more than 5,000 years, the past is more than a prologue.
What Egyptians Really Want|Christopher Dickey|July 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
This Prologue contains but little in the way of historical information.
Lectures on Bible Revision|Samuel Newth
Then the prologue to Wisdom and a small piece of the text of Wisdom repeated.
Three Centuries of a City Library|George A. Stephen
If it did not appear to do so, then the two first chapters must be treated as prologue, and it must begin with the third.
The Gospel of St. John|Frederick Denison Maurice
They whistled, hollowed and catcalled and interrupted the Prologue for above ten Minutes.
A Will and No Will or A Bone for the Lawyers. (1746) The New Play Criticiz'd, or the Plague of Envy (1747)|Charles Macklin
Then she determined to skip the prologue for the present and begin the story.
The Californians|Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

British Dictionary definitions for prologue

prologue

often US prolog

/ (ˈprəʊlɒɡ) /

noun

the prefatory lines introducing a play or speech
the actor speaking these lines

a preliminary act or event

(in early opera)

an introductory scene in which a narrator summarizes the main action of the work
a brief independent play preceding the opera, esp one in honour of a patron

verb -logues, -loguing or -logued or US -logs, -loging or -loged

(tr) to introduce or preface with or as if with a prologue

Word Origin for prologue

C13: from Latin prologus, from Greek prologos, from pro- ² + logos discourse

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	prologue
释义	prologue or pro·log [ proh-lawg, -log ] / ˈproʊ lɔg, -lɒg / SEE SYNONYMS FOR prologue ON THESAURUS.COM noun a preliminary discourse; a preface or introductory part of a discourse, poem, or novel. an introductory speech, often in verse, calling attention to the theme of a play. the actor or actress who delivers this. an introductory scene, preceding the first act of a play, opera, etc. any introductory proceeding, event, etc.: Appetizing delicacies were the prologue to a long dinner. verb (used with object), pro·logued, pro·logu·ing. to introduce with or as if with a prologue. Origin of prologue 1250–1300; Middle English prologe,prologue (<Old French prologue) <Latin prōlogus<Greek prólogos.See pro-², -logue SYNONYMS FOR prologue 5 preamble; beginning, opening; prelude. SEE SYNONYMS FOR prologue ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM prologue pro·logu·ist, pro·log·ist, nounpro·logue·like, pro·log·like, adjectiveun·pro·logued, adjective Words nearby prologue proline iminopeptidase, prolix, Prolixin, prolocutor, PROLOG, prologue, prologuize, prolong, prolongate, prolongation, prolonge Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for prologue I’ve yet to spend a lot of time with the latest version of that device, but if past is any prologue, it’s a solid choice for those looking for an Android-compatible Apple alternative at a good price. Fitbit Sense review\|Brian Heater\|September 24, 2020\|TechCrunch The problems associated with getting people to wear masks, which is a much simpler solution than visiting a health care professional and receiving a shot, is prologue to what we’ll see when it comes to getting people vaccinated, he explained. Health care executives fear public distrust of COVID-19 vaccine will lead to continued spread of disease\|Nicole Goodkind\|July 8, 2020\|Fortune Here is a title that, in its prologue, tasks players with fighting a horde of angels on top of a moving jet. Bayonetta Is Nintendo’s Graphic, Ass-Kicking Barbie\|Alec Kubas-Meyer\|October 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST “The past is prologue,” says a Democratic House leadership aide. Budget Deal on the Horizon?\|Eleanor Clift\|December 6, 2013\|DAILY BEAST It also features a scene that is shockingly reminiscent of the prologue in The Dark Knight Rises. ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Review: The Juggernaut Franchise Might Be Drying Up\|Alec Kubas-Meyer\|November 12, 2013\|DAILY BEAST These moves are positive, but if past is prologue, any real change could take years to enact. America’s One-Child Policy\|Brandy Zadrozny\|July 17, 2013\|DAILY BEAST But in a nation that has existed for more than 5,000 years, the past is more than a prologue. What Egyptians Really Want\|Christopher Dickey\|July 3, 2013\|DAILY BEAST This Prologue contains but little in the way of historical information. Lectures on Bible Revision\|Samuel Newth Then the prologue to Wisdom and a small piece of the text of Wisdom repeated. Three Centuries of a City Library\|George A. Stephen If it did not appear to do so, then the two first chapters must be treated as prologue, and it must begin with the third. The Gospel of St. John\|Frederick Denison Maurice They whistled, hollowed and catcalled and interrupted the Prologue for above ten Minutes. A Will and No Will or A Bone for the Lawyers. (1746) The New Play Criticiz'd, or the Plague of Envy (1747)\|Charles Macklin Then she determined to skip the prologue for the present and begin the story. The Californians\|Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton British Dictionary definitions for prologue prologue often US prolog / (ˈprəʊlɒɡ) / noun the prefatory lines introducing a play or speech the actor speaking these lines a preliminary act or event (in early opera) an introductory scene in which a narrator summarizes the main action of the work a brief independent play preceding the opera, esp one in honour of a patron verb -logues, -loguing or -logued or US -logs, -loging or -loged (tr) to introduce or preface with or as if with a prologue Word Origin for prologue C13: from Latin prologus, from Greek prologos, from pro- ² + logos discourse 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 prologue prelude, foreword, opening, introduction, beginning, explanation, overture, prolegomenon, preamble, exordium, proem
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prologue

or pro·log

noun

verb (used with object), pro·logued, pro·logu·ing.

Origin of prologue

SYNONYMS FOR prologue

OTHER WORDS FROM prologue

Words nearby prologue

Example sentences from the Web for prologue

British Dictionary definitions for prologue

often US prolog

noun

verb -logues, -loguing or -logued or US -logs, -loging or -loged

Word Origin for prologue

Words related to prologue