Basically and Rather

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Basically adverb - For the most part.

Usage example: your answer is basically correct

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Rather and basically are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rather" instead an adverb "Basically".

Nearby Words: basic, basics

Rather adverb - By choice or preference.

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Basically and rather are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Basically" instead an adverb "Rather".

The Empire is basically Albedo's ILR and the Federation is basically the EDF, except in a World War II-like era, rather than a sci-fi setting.

Source: Webcomic / Alone Together
However, according to chapter fourteen, Yuyuko basically is one in that she is the sort that owns a tavern, rather than being a madam of a brothel as well.

Source: Fan Fic / Gensokyo 20XX
A Chimera Animal from late in Tokyo Mew Mew is basically, well, a rather large crab.

Source: Giant Enemy Crab

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