Flat and Rugged

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Flat adjective - Being neither more nor less than a certain amount, number, or extent.

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Rugged is an antonym for flat in topics: even, level, dull, absolute.

Nearby Words: flatter, flatly, flatness, flatlet, flatting

Rugged adjective - Not having a level or smooth surface.

Usage example: rugged terrain that made for slow going

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Flat is an antonym for rugged in topics: difficult, uncouth, severe, big, bumpy.

Nearby Words: ruggedly, rugger

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