basically
gb/bˈeɪsɪkli/ us/bˈeɪsɪkli/
A2
Angličtina
~ 2700
Významy
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adverb
B1
property
1
in the most important way
Used to show the main or most important thing, without small details.
Vzorec užití:
basically, [clause]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes overuse 'basically' as a filler word without adding meaning, which can make speech sound less clear.
Synonyma
essentially (Slightly more formal and often used in academic or professional contexts.)
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fundamentally (Emphasizes the underlying truth or basis even more strongly than 'basically'.)
Antonyma
superficially (Focuses only on surface details rather than the core facts.)
Kolokace
basically means
|basically the same
|basically true
|basically correct
Témata
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Basically, the project was a success despite some delays.
- He basically told me to leave and never come back.
- The two proposals are basically the same.
- She basically ignored my advice.
- Basically, we need more time to finish.
Učební příklady
- Basically, it is a big problem.
- He is basically my best friend.
- The story is basically true.
- We basically live next to the school.
adverb
informal
A2
property
2
to put it simply
Used to say something in a simple way so it is easy to understand.
Vzorec užití:
basically, [simple explanation]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'essentially' in formal writing, where 'basically' can sound too casual.
Synonyma
simply (More neutral; lacks the conversational tone of 'basically'.)
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in short (Often used to wrap up or summarize a point briefly.)
Antonyma
technically (Introduces a precise or detailed explanation rather than a simplified one.)
Kolokace
basically what happened
|basically it means
|basically you just
Témata
communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Basically, you mix all the ingredients and bake for 20 minutes.
- So basically, he forgot his passport and missed the flight.
- Basically, it works like this: you press the button and it starts.
Učební příklady
- Basically, you turn it on and wait.
- Basically, we go there and eat.
- Basically, you put it here.
adverb
informal
B1
property
3
almost but not exactly
Used to say something is mostly true but not 100%.
Vzorec užití:
[subject] is basically [description]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use 'basically' here when they mean 'literally', which changes the meaning completely.
Synonyma
virtually ('Virtually' can be slightly more formal and technical-sounding.)
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practically ('Practically' overlaps in meaning but can also mean 'in a practical sense'.)
Antonyma
exactly (Indicates complete precision rather than approximation.)
Kolokace
basically done
|basically finished
|basically correct
Témata
communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The work is basically finished; we just need to clean up.
- He's basically a vegetarian, though he eats fish sometimes.
- The movie is basically a remake of an older film.
Učební příklady
- The game is basically over.
- It is basically ready now.
- She is basically my sister.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
basically
IPA
GB/bˈeɪsɪkli/
US/bˈeɪsɪkli/
Slabiky a přízvuk
ba - sic - ally (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (ba)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: basically
- Plural: basicallies
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
basically speaking
1/bˈeɪsɪkli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
considering only main points
Used before giving only the main facts without details.
Příklady
- Basically speaking, we need more staff to handle the workload.
- Basically speaking, both plans will cost about the same.
to put it basically
1/tə pˈʊt ˈɪt bˈeɪsɪkli/
fixed phrase
informal
explain simply
Used before giving a short and easy explanation of something complex.
Příklady
- To put it basically, we won because we worked harder.
- To put it basically, it's like a big computer in the cloud.