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

• altogether
• by and large
• chiefly
• generally
• largely
• mainly
• mostly
• overall
• predominantly
• primarily
• principally
• substantially

Examples of basically in a Sentence

your answer is basically correct

Recent Examples on the Web

Data analysis, at a certain scale, can be exploited to prove basically anything. —Meghan O'Gieblyn, WIRED, 29 Apr. 2024

Just over three minutes later, Brandon Hagel scored a shorthanded goal after skating basically the length of the ice and firing a wrist shot from the left circle to put Tampa up 2-0. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 1a