Basically and Nigh

Basically

Basically adverb - For the most part.
Usage example: your answer is basically correct

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

Nearby Words: basic, basics

Nigh

Nigh adverb - At, within, or to a short distance or time.

Basically and nigh are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Basically" instead the word "Nigh" as an adjective or an adverb.

Both words in one sentence

  • The Wall Around the World Grandia II had something similar, a huge nigh-uncrossable canyon, though its existence was explained: it was basically caused by God crashing into the earth.
  • This is basically what Schneizel el Britannia of Code Geass believes, and intends to have any revolting nation nuked by FLEIJA from the nigh-impenetrable floating fortress Damocles.
  • Prestige Class Pathfinder, since it basically is D&D 3.5, includes Prestige Classes, many of them nigh-identical to the D&D ones.
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