basically
gb/bˈeɪsɪkli/ us/bˈeɪsɪkli/
A2
Inglés
~ 2700
alapvetően, lényegében, magyarán, egyszerűen szólva, gyakorlatilag, többé-kevésbé
B1
1
alapvetően
B1
lényegében
B2
Patrón de uso:
basically, [clause]
Basically, the project was a success despite some delays.
Alapvetően sikeres volt a projekt, néhány csúszás ellenére.
He basically told me to leave and never come back.
Lényegében azt közölte velem, hogy menjek el, és soha ne jöjjek vissza.
The two proposals are basically the same.
She basically ignored my advice.
Basically, we need more time to finish.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Basically, it is a big problem.
Alapvetően ez nagy probléma.
He is basically my best friend.
Lényegében ő a legjobb barátom.
The story is basically true.
We basically live next to the school.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes overuse 'basically' as a filler word without adding meaning, which can make speech sound less clear.
Significado
in the most important way
Colocaciones
basically means
|basically the same
|basically true
|basically correct
Sinónimos
essentially (Slightly more formal and often used in academic or professional contexts.)
|
fundamentally (Emphasizes the underlying truth or basis even more strongly than 'basically'.)
Antónimos
superficially (Focuses only on surface details rather than the core facts.)
Temas
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Used to show the main or most important thing, without small details.
Used to indicate the most important or central fact of something, ignoring less important details.
A2
INFORMAL
2
magyarán
B2
Patrón de uso:
basically, [simple explanation]
Basically, you mix all the ingredients and bake for 20 minutes.
Egyszerűen szólva: összekevered az összes hozzávalót, aztán 20 percig sütöd.
So basically, he forgot his passport and missed the flight.
Szóval, magyarán: otthon felejtette az útlevelét, és lekéste a gépet.
Basically, it works like this: you press the button and it starts.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Basically, you turn it on and wait.
Magyarán: bekapcsolod, és vársz.
Basically, we go there and eat.
Egyszerűen szólva: elmegyünk oda, és eszünk.
Basically, you put it here.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'essentially' in formal writing, where 'basically' can sound too casual.
Significado
to put it simply
Colocaciones
basically what happened
|basically it means
|basically you just
Sinónimos
simply (More neutral; lacks the conversational tone of 'basically'.)
|
in short (Often used to wrap up or summarize a point briefly.)
Antónimos
technically (Introduces a precise or detailed explanation rather than a simplified one.)
Temas
communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Used to say something in a simple way so it is easy to understand.
Used informally to introduce a simple explanation of something complex.
B1
INFORMAL
3
Patrón de uso:
[subject] is basically [description]
The work is basically finished; we just need to clean up.
A munka gyakorlatilag kész; már csak össze kell takarítanunk.
He's basically a vegetarian, though he eats fish sometimes.
Gyakorlatilag vegetáriánus, bár néha eszik halat.
The movie is basically a remake of an older film.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The game is basically over.
A játéknak gyakorlatilag vége.
It is basically ready now.
Most már gyakorlatilag készen van.
She is basically my sister.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'basically' here when they mean 'literally', which changes the meaning completely.
Significado
almost but not exactly
Colocaciones
basically done
|basically finished
|basically correct
Sinónimos
virtually ('Virtually' can be slightly more formal and technical-sounding.)
|
practically ('Practically' overlaps in meaning but can also mean 'in a practical sense'.)
Antónimos
exactly (Indicates complete precision rather than approximation.)
Temas
communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Used to say something is mostly true but not 100%.
Used informally to mean 'almost' or 'for the most part', though not completely accurate.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
basically
AFI
GB/bˈeɪsɪkli/
US/bˈeɪsɪkli/
Sílabas y acento
ba - sic - ally (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (ba)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: basically
- Plural: basicallies
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
basically speaking
1/bˈeɪsɪkli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
considering only main points
Used before giving only the main facts without details.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- To put it basically, we won because we worked harder.
- To put it basically, it's like a big computer in the cloud.