preluded

prel·ude

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prel-yood, preyl-, prey-lood, pree-]
- /ˈprɛl yud, ˈpreɪl-, ˈpreɪ lud, ˈpri-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prel-yood, preyl-, prey-lood, pree-]
- /ˈprɛl yud, ˈpreɪl-, ˈpreɪ lud, ˈpri-/

Definitions of preluded word

noun preluded a preliminary to an action, event, condition, or work of broader scope and higher importance. 1
noun preluded any action, event, comment, etc. that precedes something else. 1
noun preluded Music. a relatively short, independent instrumental composition, free in form and resembling an improvisation. a piece that precedes a more important movement. the overture to an opera. an independent piece, of moderate length, sometimes used as an introduction to a fugue. music opening a church service; an introductory voluntary. 1
verb with object preluded to serve as a prelude or introduction to. 1
verb with object preluded to introduce by a prelude. 1
verb with object preluded to play as a prelude. 1

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Origin of preluded

First appearance:

before 1555

One of the 31% oldest English words

1555-65; (noun) < Medieval Latin praelūdium, equivalent to prae- pre- + -lūdium play; compare Latin lūdus play; (v.) < Latin praelūdere to play beforehand

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Parts of speech for Preluded

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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preluded popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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