Auxiliary and Prime

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Auxiliary adjective - Available to supply something extra when needed.

Usage example: the auditorium has an auxiliary cooling system used only on particularly sweltering days

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Prime is an antonym for auxiliary in supporting topic.

Prime adjective - Highest in rank or authority.

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Auxiliary is an antonym for prime.

Nearby Words: primary, prim, primed, primal

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