formerly

As adverbs the difference between formerly and recently

is that formerly is at some time in the past while recently is in the recent past; newly; lately; freshly; not long since.

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.

As adverbs the difference between preliminarily and formerly

is that preliminarily is in a preliminary manner while formerly is at some time in the past.

As adverbs the difference between lately and formerly

is that lately is recently; not long ago while formerly is at some time in the past.

As adverbs the difference between formerly and finally

is that formerly is at some time in the past while finally is at the end or conclusion; ultimately.

As adverbs the difference between last and formerly

is that last is most recently while formerly is at some time in the past.

As an adjective last

is final, ultimate, coming after all others of its kind.

As a determiner last

is the (one) immediately before the present.

As a verb last

is to perform, carry out.

As a noun last

is a tool for shaping or preserving the shape of shoes.

As adverbs the difference between currently and formerly

is that currently is at this moment, at present, now while formerly is at some time in the past.

As adverbs the difference between strictly and formerly

is that strictly is in a strict manner while formerly is at some time in the past.

As adverbs the difference between formerly and beforehand

is that formerly is at some time in the past while beforehand is at an earlier or preceding time.

As an adjective beforehand is

(obsolete) in comfortable circumstances as regards property; forehanded.

As adverbs the difference between formerly and initially

is that formerly is at some time in the past while initially is at the beginning.