Inter-mediate means being in between two extremes or levels. The antonyms of intermediate are extreme, advanced, basic, beginner, first, last, elementary, and ultimate. Extreme means being at one end of a spectrum, where intermediate means sitting in the middle. Advanced means going beyond the intermediate level in terms of skill, knowledge, or expertise. Basic refers to the fundamental principles or rudimentary knowledge, unlike intermediate that implies a level of proficiency or competence. Beginner means starting from scratch or being new, which is the opposite of intermediate. First and last, unlike intermediate, refer to the beginning or end point in a sequence. Elementary refers to the basics, while the ultimate refers to the final outcome or goal, which is distinct from intermediate.
