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Epilogue

Verb / ˈepʌˌlɔ:g / Another word for epilogue — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a section or speech at the end of a book or play that serves as a comment on or conclusion to what has happened

Synonyms & similar words

epilog afterword conclusion coda postlude sequel finale closing endpiece peroration summary recapitulation end denouement termination resolution wrap-up wind-up endgame

Example sentences

  1. The author wrote an epilogue to tie up all the loose ends of the story.
  2. The epilogue of the play gave the audience a chance to reflect on what they had just seen.
  3. I always read the epilogue of a book to see if there are any hidden surprises.
  4. The epilogue of the movie revealed the fate of the main character after the final scene.
  5. The epilogue of the musical was a reprise of the show's most popular song.

Quotes

  • 'The end is in the beginning and yet you go on.' - Samuel Beckett
  • 'Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end.' - Seneca
  • 'The final chapter of a book is not the end, but the beginning of a new story.' - Unknown

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