Basically
Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪsɪkliː/
Basically (adv)
- In simple terms, this means the most important part or idea without extra details.
- This describes something that is true in a basic or essential way.
Common collocations: put it simply, to put it another way, is essentially correct, is inherently valuable
Basically (adverb)
Examples
- Basically, it means we need to start over.
- Basically, all humans need food and water.