Basically

Quick meaning: Basically is an adverb meaning In a fundamental, essential or basic manner.

Meaning

In a fundamental, essential or basic manner.

More Meanings

1. Essentially; mostly; pretty much.
2. (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

I shouldn't have done it, basically.

To get your eyes tested, you should basically go to the opticians.

They've added some fancy features, but it's basically still a crappy car.

Synonyms for basically

Depending on context, synonyms include essentially, fundamentally, chiefly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fundamentally, essentially, fundamental, originally, principle, intrinsically.

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