lead-in Synonyms

lede prologue preface lead first step walk-up PB preview run up proem prolegomenon start precursor prolog very beginning intro curtain raisers explanatory matter opening gun curtain warmer opening shot curtain lifter walkups spadework runup curtain raiser countdown front matter primer presentation induction inaugural header foreword exordium establishment debut commencement birth beginning awakening initiation introduction prelusory prelude preliminaries preliminary prefix preamble pathfinder