basically

The word “basically” has 4 syllables: ba-si-cal-ly

It's pronounced as /ˈbeɪ.sɪ.kli/

What is synonym and antonym for basically?

In the thesaurus, “basically” has 50 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for basically along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for basically

about
altogether
approximately
at heart
at the bottom
broadly
by and large
chiefly
commonly
essentially
firstly
frequently
generally
in essence
in general
in substance
incompletely
inherently
intrinsically
largely
mainly
more or less
most
mostly
much
near
nearly
next to
nigh
normally
on the whole
ordinarily
overall
partially
partly
plus or minus
practically
predominantly
primarily
principally
radically
rather
roughly
some
somewhat
substantially
typically
usually
virtually
well-nigh

Antonyms for basically

absolutely
additionally
barely
categorically
completely
entirely
extra
fully
hardly
inessentially
just
marginally
minimally
perfectly
scarcely
thoroughly
totally
unqualifiedly
wholly

Meanings of basically

adverb
1. In a fundamental, essential or basic manner.
2. Mostly; generally; for the most part.
3. (filler) used to refer to the most important or fundamental point the speaker is making; sometimes tending towards a meaningless filler word.

Example Sentences

Basically, he just wants everyone to get along.
She explained the process basically so everyone could understand.
The movie is basically a retelling of a classic fairy tale.
He basically ignored all the advice we gave him.
Basically, it comes down to hard work and persistence.

On this page you'll find 69 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to basically, such as: about, absolutely, additionally, altogether, approximately, at heart, at the bottom.

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