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basically

UK
/ˈbeɪsɪkli/
US
/ˈbeɪsɪkli/

Translations

basicallyadverb
UK
/ˈbeɪsɪkli/
US
/ˈbeɪsɪkli/
en grosFamilier; employé comme marqueur discursif pour introduire une formulation simplifiée.
Basically, we just don't have enough time to finish.
En gros, nous n’avons tout simplement pas assez de temps pour finir.
Basically, the project failed because it was under-funded.
Essentiellement, le projet a échoué parce qu’il était sous-financé.
Additional translations
fondamentalementSurtout dans un registre neutre ou soutenu.
Synonyms
in essence
to all intents and purposes
at its core
primarily
essentially
fundamentally

Definitions

basicallyadverb
In essence; fundamentally; at the most important level.
Basically, the project failed because it was under-funded.
Used informally as a discourse marker to introduce or emphasize a statement, often serving as a filler word.
Basically, we just don't have enough time to finish.
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