First
First adverb - As a substitute.
Preliminarily and first are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preliminarily" instead an adverb "First".
Nearby Word: firstly
Preliminarily
Preliminarily adverb - So as to precede something in order of time.
Usage example: the sick children were examined preliminarily by the nurse to determine if they had a rash
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Synonyms for Preliminarily
First and preliminarily are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "First" instead an adverb "Preliminarily".
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