Basically and In effect

Basically

Basically adverb - For the most part.

In effect and basically are semantically related In some cases you can use "In effect" instead the word "Basically" as an adverb or an adjective.

Nearby Words: basic, basics

In effect

In effect adverb - In actuality or reality or fact.
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Basically and in effect are semantically related in in actuality topic. You can use "Basically" instead the phrase "In effect" as an adverb or an adjective.

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  • Fanfic / With This Ring In effect, this means that a shield over a random stranger is not going to be nearly as strong as a shield over a friend, and making a construct strong enough to harm a random villain he doesn't want to fight is basically impossible.
  • Video Game / Cubivore So in effect, having the Raw Peeper basically means you have every ability twice.
  • Video Game / Metal Gear Ac!d Even when it's not in effect, though, when the guards aren't on alert, they basically have their own Fog of War.
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