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Definition of basically adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

basically

adverb
 
/ˈbeɪsɪkli/
 
/ˈbeɪsɪkli/
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  1. in the most important ways, without considering things that are less important synonym essentially
    • I think we are basically saying the same thing.
    • There have been some problems but basically it's a good system.
    • The growth in productivity basically means companies are getting more work out of fewer people.
    • Yes, that's basically correct.
    • The two approaches are basically very similar.
  2. used when you are giving your opinion or stating what is important about a situation
    • Basically, there's not a lot we can do about it.
    • He basically just sits there and does nothing all day.
    • Well, basically I did not believe anything he told me.
    • And that's it, basically.
    Topics Opinion and argumentb2
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