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basically

/ˈbæsɪkəli/ adverb · British & US

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What does basically mean?

adverb

Used to indicate that what is being said is the main point or the truth; essentially.

Example

"I'm tired, basically."

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Etymologically related

base basically basis establish

Synonyms for basically

essentially in effect in reality practically virtually actually

Antonyms of basically

untruthfully falsely unrealistically

Rhymes with basically

basically essentially practically actually