Basically
Basically adverb - For the most part.
Initially and basically are semantically related in originally topic. In some cases you can use "Initially" instead an adverb "Basically".
Initially
Initially adverb - In the beginning.
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Synonyms for Initially
Basically and initially are semantically related in originally topic. Sometimes you can use "Basically" instead an adverb "Initially".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- first and basically
- first and initially
- largely and basically
- largely and initially
- formerly and basically
- formerly and initially
- originally and basically
- originally and initially
- primarily and basically
- primarily and initially
- chiefly and basically
- chiefly and initially
- mainly and basically
- mainly and initially
Both words in one sentence
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Originally, they were presented in a fairly straightforward Planet of Hats way- the Anjiri were matriarchal, with the females running the planet and the males being basically incompetent Space Pirates; the Nykkus were initially presented as a sort of Henchmen Race to the Anjiri.
Source: Bizarre Alien Reproduction - Admit it: you were sad when Vickie (initially) refused to forgive him and, instead, basically sentenced him to death at the hands of The Undertaker.
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At least initially, the Top Two Idol finalists were locked into an onerous contract with 19 Management which basically signed over their souls.
Source: The Runner-Up Takes It All
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