basically
1basically — has developed in the 20c from a specific meaning ‘essentially, fundamentally’, to a more or less meaningless sentence filler comparable to actually and really: • Basically, I feel great, except for fatigue M. Ali, 1987 • Basically I see myself as …
2basically — ► ADVERB 1) fundamentally. 2) in fact; essentially: I basically did the same thing every day …
3basically — (adv.) 1903, from BASIC (Cf. basic) (q.v.) …
4basically — [adv] fundamentally at heart, at the bottom, essentially, firstly, in essence, inherently, in substance, intrinsically, mostly, primarily, radically; concept 568 Ant. additionally, extra, inessentially …
5basically — [[t]be͟ɪsɪkli[/t]] ♦♦♦ 1) ADV: ADV with cl/group (emphasis) You use basically for emphasis when you are stating an opinion, or when you are making an important statement about something. This gun is designed for one purpose it s basically to kill …
6basically — ba|sic|ally S1 [ˈbeısıkli] adv 1.) [sentence adverb] spoken used to emphasize the most important reason or fact about something, or a simple explanation of something ▪ Basically, I m just lazy. ▪ Well, basically, it s a matter of filling in a few …
7basically — adverb Date: 1903 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 > …
8basically — ba|si|cally [ beısıkli ] adverb ** 1. ) used for saying that you are talking about the most important aspects of something and not mentioning the specific details: The book is basically a love story. Basically, their goal is to promote healthier… …
9basically */*/ — UK [ˈbeɪsɪklɪ] / US adverb 1) used for saying that you are talking about the most important aspects of something and not mentioning the specific details The book is basically a love story. Basically, their goal is to promote healthier eating… …
10basically — adv. Basically is used with these adjectives: ↑conservative, ↑correct, ↑dishonest, ↑evil, ↑factual, ↑healthy, ↑identical, ↑intact, ↑meaningless, ↑non existent, ↑same, ↑ …
