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

  • (..) What you going to do, then? Well, that's what I've been sitting here contemplating. First, I'm going to deliver this case to Marsellus. Then, basically, I'm just going to walk the earth. What you mean, walk the earth? You know, like Caine in "Kung Fu." Walk from place to place, (..)
    1994 Pulp Fiction