Basically

adverb

/ˈbeɪsɪk(ə)li/

Word Frequency: 13.2

Definitions

1.adverbIn a fundamental, essential or basic manner

"They've added some fancy features, but it's basically still a car."

2.adverbMostly; generally; for the most part

3.adverb(filler) used to refer to the most important or fundamental point the speaker is making; sometimes tending towards a meaningless filler word

"I shouldn't have done it, basically."

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