Basically
Basically adverb - For the most part.
Usage example: your answer is basically correct
Practically and basically are semantically related In some cases you can use "Practically" instead the word "Basically" as an adverb or an adjective.
Practically
Practically adverb - Very close to but not completely.
Basically and practically are semantically related in almost topic. You can use "Basically" instead the word "Practically" as an adverb or an adjective.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- much and basically
- much and practically
- largely and basically
- largely and practically
- nearly and basically
- nearly and practically
- almost and basically
- almost and practically
- all but and basically
- all but and practically
- actually and basically
- actually and practically
- primarily and basically
- primarily and practically
Both words in one sentence
- A good proportion of the work of Moebius (basically almost everything except The Incal) is practically impossible to find in English.
Source: No Export For You / Comic Books - El Sol from Osonia is practically similar to right-wing British tabloids (basically, it's an amalgamation of the Sun, the Daily Mail and the Daily Express).
Source: Roleplay / Esquarium - However since Skinny is also basically a pimp who treats his prostitutes like subhuman cattle and kicks the dog in practically every scene he shares with them it's really hard to feel bad for him.
Source: Kick the Son of a Bitch
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