Alone and Basically

Alone

Alone adverb - For nothing other than.
Usage example: would willingly play professional baseball for the sheer enjoyment alone

Basically and alone are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Basically" instead an adverb "Alone".

Basically

Basically adverb - For the most part.

Alone and basically are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Alone" instead an adverb "Basically".

Nearby Words: basic, basics

Both words in one sentence

  • Seven Deadly Sins Victor: Greed, following how he, well, basically admitted to being it when talking to Frobisher alone
  • Cabin Fever: This is basically what happens to Lucy during the vacation, when she is left alone (well, almost).
  • Although their neighbor watches over them, provides them with meals and medical attention, and basically treats them like her own grandsons, they still live alone in their own house.
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