basically

Used to give the main idea without explaining every detail.

• Basically, we need more time.
• The plan is basically to sell everything online.
• So you are basically saying we should start again?

Similar words: in short, in essence, essentially

Common phrases: basically saying, basically means, basically the same, basically a copy

In the most important parts of something or in its true nature.

• The building is basically sound.
• He is basically honest despite that mistake.
• The design has remained basically unchanged for years.

Similar words: fundamentally, essentially

Common phrases: basically sound, basically honest, basically unchanged