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basically

adverb

In essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
B
Ends with
Y
Contains
AS
Scrabble score
16
CEFR level
A2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈbeɪsɪk(ə)li

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adverb

  1. In essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature

    “He is basically dishonest”

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Example Sentences

He is basically dishonest
The argument was essentially a technical one

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