basically
/ˈbeɪ.sɪk.(ə.)li/
UK: /ˈbeɪ.sɪk.(ə.)li/
BEꞮ · sɪk · (ə · )li (4 syllables)
English
Adv Top 1,783
American (Lessac)
(medium)
Female
0.9s
American (Amy)
(medium)
Female
1.0s
American (Ryan)
(medium)
Male
0.6s
Ad
Definition
In a fundamental, essential or basic manner.
Etymology
From basic + -ally.
Example Sentences
- "They've added some fancy features, but it's basically still a crappy car."
- "I shouldn't have done it, basically."
- "To get your eyes tested, you should basically go to the opticians."
Ad