Basic
Basic adjective - Of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject.
Main is a synonym for basic in root topic. In some cases you can use "Main" instead the word "Basic" as an adjective or a noun, when it comes to topics like original, major, fundamental, elementary.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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The original The Books of Magic miniseries featured main character Tim Hunter getting a basic four card spread telling from Madame Xanadu.
Source: Tarot Troubles - Main characters, supporting characters, and major recurrers, and their basic relationships with each other.
Source: Universe Bible -
The main difference between the two films is that while it has basic plot similarities, the 1964 film has the titular hitmen as protagonists.
Source: Film / The Killers
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