epilogue
Epilogue (noun) means a short closing section added after the main story of a book, play, or film, often showing what happened afterward. Example: “The epilogue jumps ahead ten years to show what became of the two brothers.”
How to use epilogue
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe wrap-up bit tacked on at the very end of a story, after the main plot has finished.
Don't confuse with "prologue," which opens a story rather than closing it.
Word forms
epilogued past tense, epilogues plural, epilogues singular
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The _____ jumps ahead ten years to show what became of the two brothers.
Etymology
From Greek epílogos, "a conclusion" — from epi- ("in addition") + légein ("to speak").
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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").