Synonyms of preparatory

preparatory

adjective

pri-ˈper-ə-ˌtȯr-ē 

as in preliminary

coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows

a preparatory investigation to see if there is enough evidence to warrant bringing charges

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preliminary
• introductory
• preparative
• prefatory
• beginning
• primary
• preparing
• precursory
• prelim
• early
• prelusive
• basic
• introducing
• elementary
• previous
• fundamental
• readying
• premonitory
• warning
• preceding
• prior
• prefacing
• ahead
• former

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• subsequent
• following
• after
• behind

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of preparatory

The ultimate sources of that water — three tanks each with a capacity of roughly 1 million gallons — were filled as a preparatory measure before the fires broke out, city authorities say. —Niall Stanage, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025

Among Muslim countries, Qatar makes sense on a logistical level because that is where all the preparatory work took place, including the brainstorming sessions that generated the office idea and the early meetings with the Taliban's leadership envoy. —Michael Semple, Foreign Affairs, 9 Jan. 2012

What Happens Next Construction is slated to begin in 2025, with preparatory work such as land acquisition and environmental impact assessments already underway. —Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024

This Sunday marks the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the final week in the preparatory period before Christmas. —Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024