Basically
Close to
Close to adverb - (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct.
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The experience is completely interactive and is basically as close to actual torture you can get without breaking any laws.
Source: Nightmare Fuel / Theme Parks -
Yamagata basically exists to get bossed around and prevented from getting anywhere close to Makoto.
Source: Visual Novel / Shiny Days -
Nia basically shatters after Kamina dies, and skirted dangerously close to fall into despair.
Source: Living Emotional Crutch
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