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

This basically means that the glasses are treated to reduce glare, which can help increase visibility. —Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024

There’s a great anecdote about some of Leopold and Loeb’s relatives showing up at Darrow’s doorstep early in the morning and begging him to take the case and save their sons, basically. —Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2024

In the movie Horizon is the name of a basically suburban dream. —Pete Hammond, Deadline, 27 June 2024

Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas, are basically clumps of muscle and tissue that pop up in or on your uterus wall. —Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 27 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 1a