Adequate and Peerless

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Adequate adjective - Of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards.

Usage example: this old computer is probably adequate if you just want to type a term paper

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Peerless is an antonym for adequate.

Nearby Words: adequately, adequacy, adequation

Peerless adjective - Having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability.

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Adequate is an antonym for peerless.

Nearby Word: peerlessly

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