Secondary and Select

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Secondary

Secondary adjective - Of little or less value or merit.
Usage example: we need to focus on getting the groceries bought and the rent paid—everything else is secondary
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Select is an antonym for secondary.
Nearby Words: second, secondarily

Select

Select adjective - Singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking.
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Secondary is an antonym for select.
Nearby Words: selection, selected, selective, selecting, selector
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