Basically

/ˈbeɪsɪkli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In the most essential or fundamental way; fundamentally.

Basically, the project is about improving community health.

Used to indicate that a statement summarizes or simplifies something.

Basically, we need more time to complete the work.

Used to indicate that something is true in a general sense, although there may be exceptions.

The rules are basically the same as last year.

In a straightforward or uncomplicated manner.

Basically, it means we should all pitch in to help.

Middle English, from base + -ically

Basically speaking

In simple terms or underlining the main points.

It’s basically the same

Indicating that two things are very similar.

Basically, what happened is

Summarizing the main events or outcomes.

basic

Fundamental, essential or primary.

basis

The underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process.

basics

The essential facts or concepts.

Essentially

It’s basically gonna be a party this weekend.

At the core or fundamental level

She’s basically a genius when it comes to math.