prequel
What is another word for prequel? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A film, book or series that is made after an existing story but set at an earlier point in it, showing what happened before the original.
Antonyms
How to use prequel
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
prequel trilogy
direct prequel
prequel series
a prequel to
Neutral; standard in film, television and publishing.
Etymology
A blend of the prefix pre- "before" and sequel.
Full origin of prequel →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a prequel and a sequel?
Both are made after the original, but a sequel continues the story forward in time while a prequel goes back and shows earlier events. A prequel's ending usually leads straight into the beginning of the original.
What is the difference between a prequel and a spin-off?
A prequel covers earlier events in the same storyline, usually with characters you already know. A spin-off takes a character or setting from the original and tells a separate story, which may be set before, during or after it.
