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basically

adv. sent.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈbeɪsɪkɫi// UK //bˈeɪsɪkli// ba·si·cal·ly General-service

adv. used to describe the most important part of a situation or idea. You use it when you want to simplify a complicated story or explain the main point.

adv. used to indicate that a statement summarizes the most essential aspects of a situation, ignoring minor details. Often functions as a discourse marker to simplify complex information.


SIMPLE

The plan is basically to save money and travel.

CONTEXTUAL

The two computers are basically the same, though one has a slightly larger screen.

COMPLEX

While the legal documents are hundreds of pages long, they basically argue that the contract was never signed in good faith.

Synonyms
Origin

From basic + -ally.

Usage

Commonly used as a sentence-modifying disjunct at the start of a clause or as an intensifier before a predicate.

Pitfall

Basically, I am agree with you.Basically, I agree with you.Learners often use 'basically' to start a sentence but then follow it with a common error like 'am agree' instead of the simple verb 'agree'.

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