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 of basically

• mostly
• mainly
• primarily
• largely
• chiefly
• predominantly
• generally
• principally

Examples of basically in a Sentence

your answer is basically correct

Recent Examples on the Web

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) basically translates the ICAO regulations into operational guidance for airlines. —Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

So that was kind of cool to get basically a flip side of a costume coin. —Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 May 2026

Her first two records, ‘Debut’ and ‘Post,’ were basically the soundtrack of my first love and my first heartbreak. —Arushi Jacob, Variety, 26 May 2026

One was to basically put on the record and call out everything that this FCC has done to try to bring Disney to heel but also to encourage it and other broadcasters to stiffen their spine. —ABC News, 26 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 1a