Basically and Hardly

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Basically

Basically adverb - For the most part.
Usage example: your answer is basically correct
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Hardly is an antonym for basically.
Nearby Words: basic, basics

Hardly

Hardly adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.
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Basically is an antonym for hardly.
Nearby Word: hard
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  • Shamu Fu Hayate the Combat Butler: During an ocean cruise the boat they are on starts to sink (it was basically a clone of the Titanic so it was hardly unexpected).
    Source: Shamu Fu
  • Film / The Three Musketeers (1993) Demoted to Extra: Constance has hardly any screentime, and basically only exists to throw D'Artagnan his sword at the end.
    Source: Film / The Three Musketeers (1993)
  • In contrast, a Baciel never misses thanks to its ability, making a Ninja worthless, but it hardly matters if you can't miss if you're up against an Iron Knight with such incredible defense that you're doing basically no damage.
    Source: Character Tiers
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