basically

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈbeɪ.sɪk.(ə.)li/]

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1. basically (adv) — sense 1

Definition: In a fundamental, essential or basic manner.

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

2. basically (adv) — sense 2

Definition: Essentially; mostly; pretty much.

3. basically (adv) — sense 3

Definition: 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: I shouldn't have done it, basically.

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