Basically

Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪsɪkliː/

Basically (adv)

  1. In simple terms, this means the most important part or idea without extra details.
  2. 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.

Synonyms of Basically

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Basically

  • Opposite of basic; implies complexity.
  • Opposite of basic; implies thoroughness.