Basically
Basically adverb - For the most part.
Completely and basically are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Completely" instead an adverb "Basically".
Completely
Completely adverb - To a full extent or degree.
Usage example: she waited until we were completely finished before starting the next part
Basically and completely are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Basically" instead an adverb "Completely".
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Both words in one sentence
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Similar to the above TV Spot, the DVD Release Trailer basically tells you something completely different from what ACTUALLY happens in the movie.
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He uses his powers to warp his mind so he's basically in a vegetative state and may as well be dead; and when he is killed by Lunatic, he's completely unaware of it.
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The Canary Cry is sometimes described as being so insanely powerful that any time she uses it, she's basically holding back so as not to completely and utterly eff up everything within earshot.
Source: Empowered Badass Normal
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