Basically
Basically adverb - For the most part.
In reality and basically are semantically related. In some cases you can use "In reality" instead an adverb "Basically".
In reality
In reality adverb - Used to imply that one would expect the fact to be the opposite of that stated; surprisingly.
Basically and in reality are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Basically" instead an adverb phrase "In reality".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- much and basically
- much and in reality
- largely and basically
- largely and in reality
- really and basically
- really and in reality
- actually and basically
- actually and in reality
- truly and basically
- truly and in reality
- wholly and basically
- wholly and in reality
- entirely and basically
- entirely and in reality
Both terms in one sentence
- Similarly, Ronan in Guardians of the Galaxy seems to think he's the biggest threat around when in reality he's basically just a glorified courier bringing a stone to Thanos.
Source: Big Bad Wannabe -
In reality theoretical physicist don't really conduct many experiments, they basically sit around think about really complicated math problems.
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Pixelmage's Don Quixote refic basically described his adventures in reality, but the details were omitted, so it could just as well take place in his own setting.
Source: ARG / The Wall Will Fall
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