Basically
Basically adverb - For the most part.
Eventually and basically are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Eventually" instead an adverb "Basically".
Eventually
Eventually adverb - At a later time.
Basically and eventually are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Basically" instead an adverb "Eventually".
Nearby Words: eventual, eventuality
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Upon learning he's been betrayed by Maou (eventually leading to his death) he basically just nods and says "Yeah, knew it was going to happen eventually".
Source: Visual Novel / G-Senjou no Maou - Eventually Joseph gets frustrated waiting for the adventure to be finally over, basically making this an in-universe example of Ending Fatigue.
- Not surprisingly, this eventually gave way to Wo W, whose MMORPG style basically makes this mandatory for its Raid Bosses.
Source: SNK Boss / Other Games
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