Approximately
Approximately adverb - Close to but not exactly.
Basically and approximately are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Basically" instead the word "Approximately" as an adverb or an adjective.
Basically
Basically adverb - For the most part.
Usage example: your answer is basically correct
Approximately and basically are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Approximately" instead the word "Basically" as an adverb or an adjective.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- much and approximately
- much and basically
- largely and approximately
- largely and basically
- nearly and approximately
- nearly and basically
- almost and approximately
- almost and basically
- practically and approximately
- practically and basically
- about and approximately
- about and basically
- all but and approximately
- all but and basically
Both words in one sentence
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Basically, as long as the boss is affected by Dek Corv, a decently-leveled team has approximately no chance to die.
Source: Video Game / Rakenzarn Tales
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