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 crowd was basically comatose as both teams used the chains to strangle one another. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

That’s a good thing for Linde, whose gases are used in basically every industry, including steel, mining and healthcare. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 26 July 2026

Team Coop The teams are basically divided by fan voting, player, and coaches. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026

There’s basically no text and only a few onscreen prompts to explain controls. — Jay Peters, The Verge, 25 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 1a