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

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

Examples of basically in a Sentence

your answer is basically correct

Recent Examples on the Web

After all, he got rid of basically every other cast member, from Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) to Aquaman (Jason Momoa). —Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025

According to him, basically, anything that is shiny, metallic, or even remotely related to steel and aluminum could end up on the tariff list. —CNBC, 24 Aug. 2025

There's a reason the track basically heals the world in the movie: no one is immune to its thumping drive, its towering, teetering vocals or its empowering message of self acceptance. —Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025

Matt Kendrick, the founder and CEO, basically copied and pasted his business plan from fishing brand Googan Squad (1.1 million subscribers): Launch a YouTube channel, make merch and expand into an e-retailer. —Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 1a