prequel

[ˈpriːkwəl]

prequel Definition

a story or movie containing events that precede those of an existing work.

Using prequel: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "prequel" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The Star Wars prequels were released after the original trilogy.

  • Example

    The Hobbit is a prequel to The Lord of the Rings.

  • Example

    The TV series Better Call Saul is a prequel to Breaking Bad.

prequel Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with prequel

  • a set of three movies that depict events that took place before the original trilogy

    Example

    The Star Wars prequel trilogy consists of Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Episode II: Attack of the Clones, and Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.

  • prequel novel

    a book that tells a story set before the events of an existing novel

    Example

    The novel 'Go Set a Watchman' is a prequel to 'To Kill a Mockingbird'.

  • a comic book that tells a story set before the events of an existing comic book series

    Example

    The comic book 'Batman: Year One' is a prequel to the Batman comics.

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Summary: prequel in Brief

A 'prequel' [ˈpriːkwəl] is a story or movie that takes place before the events of an existing work. Examples include the Star Wars prequels and the TV series Better Call Saul. 'Prequel' can also refer to a prequel trilogy, novel, or comic.

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