Basically
Basically adverb - For the most part.
Thoroughly and basically are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thoroughly" instead an adverb "Basically".
Thoroughly
Thoroughly adverb - To a full extent or degree.
Usage example: I am thoroughly satisfied with her explanation of the events of that evening
Basically and thoroughly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Basically" instead an adverb "Thoroughly".
Nearby Words: thorough, thoroughness
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- just and basically
- just and thoroughly
- really and basically
- really and thoroughly
- particularly and basically
- particularly and thoroughly
- wholly and basically
- wholly and thoroughly
- entirely and basically
- entirely and thoroughly
- simply and basically
- simply and thoroughly
- altogether and basically
- altogether and thoroughly
Both words in one sentence
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In a book where one of the running motifs is the bad decisions of basically good people, where motivations and consequences are usually thoroughly explored, the omission is rather glaring.
- The first two Wangan Midnight arcade games were basically just Tokyo Xtreme Racer with Wangan Midnight characters and stage-based gameplay, with few players remembering or thoroughly enjoying them.
Source: Surprisingly Improved Sequel -
Foreshadowing: Otelia and Rollo—Verene's training partners—say that Goodwin and Tunstall intentionally make other Dogs look bad basically by doing the job thoroughly.
Source: Literature / Provost's Dog
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