prelude

Meaning (English)

an event that leads up to a more important one

Meaning (मराठी)

पूर्वरंग, पुढील घटनेची नांदी

Used in a sentence

The by-election was seen as a prelude to the general election.

ही पोटनिवडणूक सार्वत्रिक निवडणुकीची नांदी मानली गेली.

Synonyms

forerunner, curtain-raiser, preliminary

Antonyms

aftermath, sequel