Basic and Frill

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Basic

Basic noun - (usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant.
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Frill is an antonym for basic.
Nearby Words: base, basis, basically, basics, basicity

Frill

Frill noun - Something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary.
Usage example: didn't get any food or drinks on the no-frills flight
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Basic is an antonym for frill.
Nearby Words: frilly, frilled, frilling
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