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basically Synonyms

Another word for basically

Choosing another word for basically depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In the most essential respects; fundamentally or at root.

Usage Example

"The two proposals are fundamentally identical in their approach to reducing carbon emissions."

Strongest
fundamentally
essentially
Strong
at heart
substantively
primarily
inherently
intrinsically
virtually
practically

• adverb (Context 2)

Used as a sentence modifier to indicate that a statement summarizes the most important point or simplifies a complex situation.

Usage Example

"essentially, if we do not secure additional funding by Friday, the project will be delayed."

Strongest
essentially
in short
Strong
in essence
in a nutshell
simply
in brief
ultimately
at bottom

Opposites of basically

The opposite of basically shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

superficially
incidentally
marginally
secondarily
extrinsically
See all opposites of basically

• Nearby Words

bashfulness
bashing
basic
basically
basilica
basilisk
basin

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Basically. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/basically
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