Basically
Basically adverb - For the most part.
Especially and basically are semantically related in mainly topic. In some cases you can use "Especially" instead an adverb "Basically".
Especially
Especially adverb - In the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others.
Basically and especially are semantically related in mainly topic. Sometimes you can use "Basically" instead an adverb "Especially".
Nearby Word: especial
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- largely and basically
- largely and especially
- most and basically
- most and especially
- really and basically
- really and especially
- particularly and basically
- particularly and especially
- primarily and basically
- primarily and especially
- chiefly and basically
- chiefly and especially
- mainly and basically
- mainly and especially
Both words in one sentence
- Basically, this happens when her demon side is taking over, and you really wanna be elsewhere when it happens, especially if you're who pissed her off.
Source: Voice of the Legion - Basically, many villains before it, especially some of the previous Chaos Lords, were lighthearted and comical in nature, and even mainly focused on Incredibly Lame Puns, big deal.
Source: Knight Of Cerebus / Video Games - This trope is standard for basically any fighting anime, but especially those involving swords (see especially Bleach and Rurouni Kenshin).
Source: Bullet Holes and Revelations
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