Intermediate
Intermediate adjective - Being about midway between extremes of amount or size.
Secondary is an antonym for intermediate.
Secondary
Secondary adjective - Taken or created from something original or basic.
Intermediate is an antonym for secondary.
Nearby Words: second, secondarily
Both words in one sentence
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A similar intermediate stage between primary school and secondary school existed in England and Wales but has been mostly discontinued.
Source: Junior High - The Battlestar Galactica (2003) opening title credits remained the same for all four seasons, but its list of secondary stars (an intermediate step above guest stars) saw two promotions: Nicki Clyne as Cally Henderson Tyrol in season 2 and Michael Trucco as Samuel Anders in season 4.
Source: Promotion to Opening Titles
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