basically

[ˈbeɪsɪkli]

basically Definition

  • 1in the most fundamental or essential way
  • 2used to indicate that one is about to state the main point or facts of a situation

Using basically: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "basically" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Basically, we need more time to finish the project.

  • Example

    He's basically a good person, but he can be difficult at times.

  • Example

    The movie was basically a love story with some action scenes.

  • Example

    I'm basically just looking for a quiet place to study.

basically Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for basically

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Summary: basically in Brief

The adverb 'basically' [ˈbeɪsɪkli] means in the most fundamental or essential way. It is used to introduce the main point or facts of a situation. Examples include 'Basically, we need more time to finish the project.' and 'He's basically a good person, but he can be difficult at times.'

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