Basic
Basic adjective - Of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject.
Plain sailing and basic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Plain sailing" instead an adjective "Basic".
Plain sailing
Plain sailing noun - Easy unobstructed progress.
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Synonyms for Plain sailing
Basic and plain sailing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Basic" instead an adjective phrase "Plain sailing".
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