basically
adverb
ba·si·cal·ly
ˈbā-si-k(ə-)lē 
also -zi-
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your answer is basically correct
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Filling: These eggy bites are basically bite-size versions of your favorite big-batch breakfast casserole.
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
In other words, the downgrade applies to US Treasuries greater than one year in duration (government bonds, basically, up to and including 30-year issues).
—Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
President Trump basically declared war on diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
Cobra Kai was basically the biggest show on Netflix for years.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 31 May 2025
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
In other words, the downgrade applies to US Treasuries greater than one year in duration (government bonds, basically, up to and including 30-year issues).
—Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
President Trump basically declared war on diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
Cobra Kai was basically the biggest show on Netflix for years.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 31 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for basically
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“Basically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basically. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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