What does basically mean?
Basically means In a fundamental, essential or basic manner..
Basically
/ˈbeɪ.sɪk.(ə.)li/ · adverb
Meaning
In a fundamental, essential or basic manner..
Definitions by Sense
- In a fundamental, essential or basic manner.
- Essentially; mostly; pretty much.
- (filler) Used to refer to the most important or fundamental point that the speaker is making or to indicate a generalization or simplification; sometimes tending towards a meaningless filler word.
Example Sentences
They've added some fancy features, but it's basically still a crappy car.
I shouldn't have done it, basically.
To get your eyes tested, you should basically go to the opticians.
Synonyms for basically
Antonyms for basically
Related Words
Word Forms
- more basically
- most basically
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for basically?
Common synonyms include essentially, fundamentally, chiefly, more often than not.
What is the opposite of basically?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use basically in a sentence?
They've added some fancy features, but it's basically still a crappy car.
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