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

But basically, my daily life is going to Gelson’s, going hiking, cleaning my house and being very happy with that. — Steve Baltin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Technology and magic are basically interchangeable in the MCU anyway. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026

The propulsion system is basically a small rocket that uses hydrogen and oxygen as propellants. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 Nov. 2026

Kyle Larson finished ninth, and now heads to Homestead basically needing to finish the race to win another championship. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 1a