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Preliminary vs Formerly - What's the difference?

preliminary | formerly |

As an adjective preliminary

is in preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.

As a noun preliminary

is a preparation for a main matter; an introduction.

As an adverb formerly is

at some time in the past.

preliminary

English

(wikipedia preliminary)

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Adjective

(-)
  • in preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory
    • These are just the preliminary results.
  • *
    • And then, after a few preliminary tries, the whole farm burst out into 'Beasts of England' in tremendous unison.

    Antonyms

    * definitive, final

    Derived terms

    * preliminarily * preliminary results * preliminary considerations

    Noun

    (preliminaries)
  • A preparation for a main matter; an introduction
  • Any of a series of sports events that determine the finalists
  • A relatively minor contest that precedes a major one, especially in boxing

    • formerly

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • at some time in the past
  • previously; once