Amenity and Basic

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Amenity noun - Something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary.

Usage example: we don't need an expensive hotel with all the amenities—just a place to sleep

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Basic is an antonym for amenity.

Basic noun - (usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant.

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Amenity is an antonym for basic.

Nearby Words: base, basis, basically, basics, basicity

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