Basically
Simply
Simply adverb - For nothing other than.
Usage example: uninterested in food, she eats simply to keep alive
Basically and simply are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Basically" instead an adverb "Simply".
Nearby Words: simple, simplistic
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- The Japanese have two very similar creatures, one that detaches its head and is basically the same as a Penanggal, and one that simply stretches its neck out.
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The Accountant describes Satan as being a quiet, well-read man who's simply doing his job as the warden of what is basically the afterlife's prison.
Source: Film / Drive Angry -
Not only does this make it basically reruns for anyone who's seen Shinkenger, but because of Values Dissonance, they simply aren't able to do it as well.
Source: Series / Power Rangers Samurai
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