preliminary

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Synonyms: preliminarily

Antonyms: preliminarily

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Adjective

1. In [[preparation]] for the main matter; [[initial]], [[introductory]], [[preparatory]].

Noun

1. A [[preparation]] for a main matter; an [[introduction]].
2. Any of a series of [[sports]] events that determine the [[finalist]]s.
3. A relatively [[minor]] [[contest]] that precedes a [[major]] one, especially in [[boxing]].

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