basically in English: Used to say the most important thing simply, leaving the small details out. (adverb)

Translation

Used to say the most important thing simply, leaving the small details out.

Word origin

From basic, from Latin basis meaning foundation, with the adverb ending -ly.

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"Basically" starts a short, simple summary.

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Here "basically" means in the most important ways.

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"Basically" says what someone is really like underneath.

simple

Easy to do or understand; not hard and not having many parts.

really

In a true way; used to make what you say stronger, meaning very much or in fact.

actually

Used to say what is really true, often when it is not what people think.

main

The biggest or most important one.

almost

Very nearly, but not quite all the way or not quite complete.

practically

Almost; very nearly. It can also mean in a sensible, real-world way.

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