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epilogue Antonyms
Opposite of epilogue
Because the opposite of epilogue shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A concluding section or chapter at the end of a literary work, film, or television series that serves to comment on or complete the story by revealing the later fates of the characters.
Usage Example
"In the novel's prologue, the author jumps ahead twenty years to show how the protagonists rebuilt their lives."
Strongest
prologue
Strong
preface
foreword
introduction
prelude
• noun (Context 2)
A short speech or poem addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play.
Usage Example
"At the close of Shakespeare's play, Puck steps forward alone on stage to deliver the final prologue to the audience."
Strongest
prologue
Similar words to epilogue
Words similar to epilogue shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
afterword
postscript
coda
conclusion
envoi
outro
peroration
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Epilogue. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/epilogue