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."

Synonyms of preparatory

Words with a similar meaning to preparatory:

• preliminary
• introductory
• precursory
• provisional

Antonyms of preparatory

Words with the opposite meaning to preparatory:

• final
• concluding

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