Basically
Basically adverb - For the most part.
Effectively and basically are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Effectively" instead an adverb "Basically".
Effectively
Effectively adverb - In an effective manner.
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Synonyms for Effectively
Basically and effectively are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Basically" instead an adverb "Effectively".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- nearly and basically
- nearly and effectively
- almost and basically
- almost and effectively
- practically and basically
- practically and effectively
- really and basically
- really and effectively
- actually and basically
- actually and effectively
- altogether and basically
- altogether and effectively
- ultimately and basically
- ultimately and effectively
Both words in one sentence
- A recurring antagonist, Barbas, prosecutes them so effectively that they're almost convicted... and he's basically just repeating everything Lupa has said through her review of the series.
Source: Rooting for the Empire -
He finally effectively "dies" in the process of transferring his curse to the B2 Universe's Jack Noir... Which basically means that he didn't die so much as find a new vessel.
Source: Demonic Dummy -
Everyone effectively realized the king is basically exiling and banishing his son in all but name.
Source: Reassigned to Antarctica
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