Basically
Basically adverb - For the most part.
Very nearly and basically are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Very nearly" instead an adverb "Basically".
Very nearly
Basically and very nearly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Basically" instead an adverb phrase "Very nearly".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- much and basically
- much and very nearly
- most and basically
- most and very nearly
- nearly and basically
- nearly and very nearly
- almost and basically
- almost and very nearly
- practically and basically
- practically and very nearly
- about and basically
- about and very nearly
- all but and basically
- all but and very nearly
Cite this Source
Very nearly and Basically. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 03, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/basically/very_nearly
Basically & Very nearly. N.p., 2016. Web. 03 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/basically/very_nearly>.
Very nearly or Basically. 2016. Accessed August 03, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/basically/very_nearly.
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