adverb

basically

basically, essentially, fundamentally

Basically, it's a simple idea.

Basically, it's a simple idea.

He is basically a good person.

He is basically a good person.

basically, ((clause)) used to introduce a summary or the most important point Basically, we need more time.

Synonyms: essentially, fundamentally, primarily

From 'base' + '-ic' + '-ally'. It means 'in a basic way'.

Think of getting to the 'base' or core of an issue.

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