basically

adverb

ba·​si·​cal·​ly ˈbā-si-k(ə-)lē 

 also  -zi-

1

a

: at a basic level : in fundamental disposition or nature

basically correct

basically, they are simple people

b

: for the most part

they basically play zone defense

2

: in a basic manner : simply

live basically

Synonyms

• altogether
• by and large
• chiefly
• generally
• largely
• mainly
• mostly
• overall
• predominantly
• primarily
• principally
• substantially

Examples of basically in a Sentence

your answer is basically correct

Recent Examples on the Web

Garcia said Lopez is basically offering only a stick, and no carrot. —Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025

One project, spearheaded by a staffer now on administrative leave, according to Ortiz, sought to relocate a wastewater treatment plant in Richwood, W.V., that has been basically inoperable since a 2016 flood. —Alana Semuels, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025

Then why are you guys basically making out in the corner? —Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 22 Feb. 2025

Players are corporate workers in what is basically hell. —Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 22 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 1a