How do you use "basically" in a sentence?

Basically, we can't afford it. The two systems are basically the same. I basically spent the whole weekend studying.

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Q: What does "basically" mean?

In essence; fundamentally; used to simplify explanations Basically is an adverb meaning fundamentally or in essence. It's used when summarising or simplifying something ('Basically, we need more time'). In spoken English, it's often used as a filler word, sometimes overused to the point of being considered informal. 'Basic' is the adjective form meaning fundamental or simple.

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Meaning: In essence; fundamentally; used to simplify explanations

基本上，从根本上说

básicamente, fundamentalmente

基本的に、要するに

기본적으로, 요컨대

Basically is an adverb meaning fundamentally or in essence. It's used when summarising or simplifying something ('Basically, we need more time'). In spoken English, it's often used as a filler word, sometimes overused to the point of being considered informal. 'Basic' is the adjective form meaning fundamental or simple.

「basically」是一个副词，意为从根本上或本质上。它用于总结或简化某事（「基本上，我们需要更多时间」）。在口语英语中，它经常被用作填充词，有时过度使用被认为是非正式的。「basic」是形容词形式，意为基本的或简单的。

«Basically» es un adverbio que significa fundamentalmente o en esencia. Se usa al resumir o simplificar algo («Básicamente, necesitamos más tiempo»). En inglés hablado, a menudo se usa como muletilla, a veces sobreutilizada hasta el punto de considerarse informal. «Basic» es la forma adjetiva que significa fundamental o simple.

「basically」は基本的にまたは本質的にという意味の副詞です。何かを要約または簡略化するときに使われます（「要するに、もっと時間が必要です」）。話し言葉では、つなぎ言葉としてよく使われ、使いすぎるとインフォーマルと見なされることもあります。「basic」は基本的なまたはシンプルという意味の形容詞形です。

basically는 근본적으로 또는 본질적으로를 의미하는 부사이다. 무언가를 요약하거나 단순화할 때 사용된다('Basically, we need more time'). 구어체에서는 입버릇처럼 자주 쓰여 비격식적으로 여겨질 정도로 남용되기도 한다. 'basic'은 근본적인 또는 단순한을 뜻하는 형용사형이다.

Examples

Basically, we can't afford it.
基本上，我们负担不起。
Básicamente, no podemos permitírnoslo.
要するに、私たちには買う余裕がない。
요컨대, 우리에게는 그것을 살 여유가 없다.
The two systems are basically the same.
这两个系统基本上是一样的。
Los dos sistemas son básicamente iguales.
2つのシステムは基本的に同じだ。
두 시스템은 기본적으로 같다.
I basically spent the whole weekend studying.
我基本上整个周末都在学习。
Básicamente pasé todo el fin de semana estudiando.
基本的に週末ずっと勉強していた。
기본적으로 주말 내내 공부만 했다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From 'basic' plus '-ally'. 'Basic' comes from 'base' (from Latin 'basis', from Greek 'basis' meaning 'a stepping' or 'a base', from 'bainein', to go or step) plus the suffix '-ic'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal