Necessary and Stilt

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Necessary adjective - Forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law.

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Stilt is an antonym for necessary.

Nearby Words: necessity, necessarily

Stilt noun - One of two stout poles with foot rests in the middle; used for walking high above the ground.

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Necessary is an antonym for stilt in thin topic.

Nearby Word: stilted

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