Basically and Wholly

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Basically

Basically adverb - For the most part.
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Wholly and basically are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wholly" instead an adverb "Basically".
Nearby Words: basic, basics

Wholly

Wholly adverb - To a full extent or degree.
Usage example: not wholly convinced by the evidence that the prosecutor presented
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Basically and wholly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Basically" instead an adverb "Wholly".

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  • It's not wholly Mann's fault, since the studio forced him to cut the film from over three hours (!) to 95 minutes, but the result is basically incomprehensible to anyone who hasn't read the book.
    Source: Compressed Adaptation
  • Basically, a group who decides to Start My Own and separates from a larger organization - holding the main beliefs or goals of the original, but are wholly or mostly evil.
    Source: Renegade Splinter Faction
  • Epsilon may not be mad—he swings closer to Well-Intentioned Extremist than some kind of Omnicidal Maniac—but Psyche is wholly dedicated to the Rebellion and way too pleased to basically be a Mad Scientist stereotype, stunning lack fo ethics, empathy, and all.
    Source: Psycho Supporter
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