basically

Definition

  • adverb: in a general or basic way
  • adverb: at a 'basic' level
  • used to say that something is true or correct as a general statement even if it is not entirely true or correct

Examples

  • There are a few boring parts, but 'basically' [='generally, for the most part'], it's a very good book.

  • There are 'basically' two types of people: those who like chocolate and those who don't.

  • You're 'basically' [='fundamentally'] correct, but there's something you don't know.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Man, I'm good - What a guy, Monsieur Hood - Break it down. I like an honest fiight and a saucy little maid - What he's basically saying is he likes to get-- - Paid - So - When an ogre in the bush grabs a lady by the tush (..)
    2001 Shrek