basically Meaning & Definition
What Does Basically Mean?
As an adverb, basically means In a fundamental, essential or basic manner. It is also used to mean Essentially; mostly; pretty much.
Quick Facts About Basically
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈbeɪ.sɪk.(ə.)li// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | essentially, in essence and fundamentally |
| Comparative / superlative | more basically, most basically |
Basically Definition (Adverb)
- In a fundamental, essential or basic manner.
They've added some fancy features, but it's basically still a crappy car.
- Essentially; mostly; pretty much.
- Used to refer to the most important or fundamental point that the speaker is making or to indicate a generalization or simplification; sometimes tending towards a meaningless filler word.
I shouldn't have done it, basically.
Adverb
- Mostly; generally; for the most part
- (filler) used to refer to the most important or fundamental point the speaker is making; sometimes tending towards a meaningless filler word
I shouldn't have done it, basically.
Synonyms of Basically
Basically synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Basically
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Basically in a Sentence
They've added some fancy features, but it's basically still a crappy car.
I shouldn't have done it, basically.
To get your eyes tested, you should basically go to the optician's.
They've added some fancy features, but it's basically still a car.
Word Forms & Grammar
basically (comparative more basically, superlative most basically)
Origin of Basically
From basic + -ally.
How Do You Say Basically?
Basically is pronounced //ˈbeɪ.sɪk.(ə.)li// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Basically
What part of speech is basically?
Basically is an adverb.
What is another word for basically?
Close synonyms of basically are essentially, in essence and fundamentally. See the full list of basically synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of basically?
The comparative form is more basically and the superlative form is most basically.