basically · adverb /ˈbeɪ.sɪk.li/
Word family
Nouns: base, basics, basis
Adjectives: baseless, basic
Verbs: base
Adverbs: basically
basically (SIMPLY)
B2 used to introduce a simple explanation about something
Dictionary example:
Basically, he's saying we need more time.
Learner example:
Basically, I don't like staying in a small tent. (First Certificate in English; B2; Turkish)
basically (MOSTLY)
B2 in most important ways, or to a large degree
Dictionary examples:
These two machines are basically the same, but you get a few extra features in the more expensive one.
The car is basically fine, but it has a few scratches.
Learner example:
I remember it was a very embarrassing situation because basically I didn't know what was going on. (First Certificate in English; B2; Catalan)
