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Word basically
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈbeɪsɪkli / NAmE / ˈbeɪsɪkli /
Example
  • yes, that's basically correct.
  • the two approaches are basically very similar.
  • there have been some problems but basically it's a good system.
  • basically, there's not a lot we can do about it.
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basically

(adverb)BrE / ˈbeɪsɪkli / NAmE / ˈbeɪsɪkli /
  1. in the most important ways, without considering things that are less important
    • synonym essentially
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/essentially
    • Yes, that's basically correct.
    • The two approaches are basically very similar.
    • There have been some problems but basically it's a good system.
  2. used when you are giving your opinion or stating what is important about a situation
    • Basically, there's not a lot we can do about it.
    • He basically just sits there and does nothing all day.
    • And that's it, basically.
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