basically

//ˈbeɪsɪkli//
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Adverb

basicallyCanonical form
1

in the most essential or fundamental way; at the most basic level

The two systems are basically the same.

2

used to introduce a summary or simplified explanation of something

Basically, the problem is that we don't have enough money.

3

used informally to mean 'essentially' or 'in effect', often as a filler word

So basically, we need to finish this by Friday.

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