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

Of course, having dirt all over me helped get into character, but I basically just couldn’t be bothered to take off the dirt every day. —Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2024

The Biennale is basically extending Barbera’s current mandate, which expires after the upcoming 2024 edition, for two more years. —Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 10 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 1a