Ingles

basically

gb/bˈeɪsɪkli/ us/bˈeɪsɪkli/
A2 Ingles
~ 2700
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adverb B1 property
1

in the most important way

Used to show the main or most important thing, without small details.

Padron ng paggamit: basically, [clause]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes overuse 'basically' as a filler word without adding meaning, which can make speech sound less clear.
Mga kasingkahulugan
essentially (Slightly more formal and often used in academic or professional contexts.) | fundamentally (Emphasizes the underlying truth or basis even more strongly than 'basically'.)
Mga kasalungat
superficially (Focuses only on surface details rather than the core facts.)
Mga kolokasyon
basically means |basically the same |basically true |basically correct
Mga tema
communication |daily life |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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.

Padron ng paggamit: basically, [simple explanation]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'essentially' in formal writing, where 'basically' can sound too casual.
Mga kasingkahulugan
simply (More neutral; lacks the conversational tone of 'basically'.) | in short (Often used to wrap up or summarize a point briefly.)
Mga kasalungat
technically (Introduces a precise or detailed explanation rather than a simplified one.)
Mga kolokasyon
basically what happened |basically it means |basically you just
Mga tema
communication |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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%.

Padron ng paggamit: [subject] is basically [description]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes use 'basically' here when they mean 'literally', which changes the meaning completely.
Mga kasingkahulugan
virtually ('Virtually' can be slightly more formal and technical-sounding.) | practically ('Practically' overlaps in meaning but can also mean 'in a practical sense'.)
Mga kasalungat
exactly (Indicates complete precision rather than approximation.)
Mga kolokasyon
basically done |basically finished |basically correct
Mga tema
communication |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The game is basically over.
  • It is basically ready now.
  • She is basically my sister.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
basically
IPA
GB/bˈeɪsɪkli/
US/bˈeɪsɪkli/
Mga pantig at diin
ba - sic - ally (3 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (ba)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: basically
  • Plural: basicallies
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
basicallies noun
Core family
basic adjective A2 basis noun B1
Related words
base noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
baseless adjective
Mga ekspresyon

basically speaking

1
/bˈeɪsɪkli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase

considering only main points

Used before giving only the main facts without details.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • To put it basically, we won because we worked harder.
  • To put it basically, it's like a big computer in the cloud.

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