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

Roan even opened for Rodrigo's Guts tour before her own superstardom, and seeing the two perform together is basically the Hair Olympics. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Oct. 2026

Then the weave pattern is very specifically chosen over the course of a year, basically, to be able to mimic a real facial expression. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

Ours is basically a mandate to go back and and create an environment where that can happen as a norm rather than as as an aberration. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026

The film keeps jumping to flashbacks of Jay and Mitt at different points in their relationship, which is basically one long downhill slide. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 1a