CEFR B2

preparatory

adjective

Meaning

Intended to prepare for something; serving as a preliminary to something else.

Examples

The preparatory meeting set the agenda for the main conference next month.
She enrolled in a preparatory course to improve her skills before starting university.

Synonyms: preliminary, introductory, precursory, provisional

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preparatory (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /prɪˈpærətəri/

Definition

Intended to prepare for something; serving as a preliminary to something else.

Examples

The preparatory meeting set the agenda for the main conference next month.
She enrolled in a preparatory course to improve her skills before starting university.
The team engaged in several preparatory drills to get ready for the championship game.

How to Use preparatory

preparatory to (prepositional phrase): As a preparation for something. — "The committee held several discussions preparatory to drafting the new policy."

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