epilogue
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for epilogue, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A short closing section added after the main story of a book, play, or film, often showing what happened afterward.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
epilog
endspeech
Antonyms
How to use epilogue
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a brief epilogue
the epilogue reveals
Etymology
From Greek epílogos, "a conclusion" — from epi- ("in addition") + légein ("to speak").
Full origin of epilogue →Frequently asked questions
What does “epilogue” mean?
The word “epilogue” means a short closing section added after the main story of a book, play, or film, often showing what happened afterward. In plain terms, the wrap-up bit tacked on at the very end of a story, after the main plot has finished.
How do you pronounce “epilogue”?
“Epilogue” is pronounced EHP-ih-log (/ˈɛpɪlɔɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “epilogue” in a sentence?
Here is “epilogue” used in a sentence: “The epilogue jumps ahead ten years to show what became of the two brothers.”
What is another word for “epilogue”?
Words with a similar meaning to “epilogue” include endspeech.
What is the opposite of “epilogue”?
The opposite of “epilogue” — its antonyms — is prologue.
What part of speech is “epilogue”?
“Epilogue” is a noun.
Where does the word “epilogue” come from?
The word “epilogue” comes from Greek. From Greek epílogos, "a conclusion" — from epi- ("in addition") + légein ("to speak").
