basically
gb/bˈeɪsɪkli/ us/bˈeɪsɪkli/
A2
Anh
~ 2700
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adverb
B1
property
1
in the most important way
Used to show the main or most important thing, without small details.
Mẫu sử dụng:
basically, [clause]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes overuse 'basically' as a filler word without adding meaning, which can make speech sound less clear.
Từ đồng nghĩa
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'.)
Từ trái nghĩa
superficially (Focuses only on surface details rather than the core facts.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
basically means
|basically the same
|basically true
|basically correct
Chủ đề
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
basically, [simple explanation]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'essentially' in formal writing, where 'basically' can sound too casual.
Từ đồng nghĩa
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.)
Từ trái nghĩa
technically (Introduces a precise or detailed explanation rather than a simplified one.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
basically what happened
|basically it means
|basically you just
Chủ đề
communication
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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%.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[subject] is basically [description]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes use 'basically' here when they mean 'literally', which changes the meaning completely.
Từ đồng nghĩa
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'.)
Từ trái nghĩa
exactly (Indicates complete precision rather than approximation.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
basically done
|basically finished
|basically correct
Chủ đề
communication
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The game is basically over.
- It is basically ready now.
- She is basically my sister.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
basically
IPA
GB/bˈeɪsɪkli/
US/bˈeɪsɪkli/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
ba - sic - ally (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (ba)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: basically
- Plural: basicallies
Họ từ
Cách diễn đạt
basically speaking
1/bˈeɪsɪkli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
considering only main points
Used before giving only the main facts without details.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- To put it basically, we won because we worked harder.
- To put it basically, it's like a big computer in the cloud.