Basically
Basically adverb - For the most part.
In the long run and basically are semantically related. In some cases you can use "In the long run" instead an adverb "Basically".
In the long run
In the long run adverb - After a very lengthy period of time.
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Synonyms for In the long run
Basically and in the long run are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Basically" instead an adverb phrase "In the long run".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- largely and basically
- largely and in the long run
- ultimately and basically
- ultimately and in the long run
- primarily and basically
- primarily and in the long run
- chiefly and basically
- chiefly and in the long run
- mainly and basically
- mainly and in the long run
- mostly and basically
- mostly and in the long run
- overall and basically
- overall and in the long run
Both terms in one sentence
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The Duelist class can cast Dark Saber, which is not quite as useful in the long run, and the Lord class is basically just a healer in plate armor.
Source: Video Game / Seiken Densetsu 3 -
Kellhus has basically abandoned the empire, because this super-state was never meant to last in the long run, only to draw enemy attention away from the Great Ordeal.
Source: Literature / Second Apocalypse - Brood War also, fairly early in its plot, turns the Bittersweet Ending of the original into a Downer Ending by having a new Overmind be created to rule the Zerg until Kerrigan's rise to power, basically rendering Tassadar's heroic sacrifice ultimately futile in the long run.
Source: Bittersweet Ending / Video Games
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In the long run and Basically. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/basically/in_the_long_run
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