How do you use basically?
You use basically for emphasis when you are stating an opinion, or when you are making an important statement about something. This gun is designed for one purpose – it’s basically to eliminate people.
What does basically mean?
1a : at a basic level : in fundamental disposition or nature basically correct basically, they are simple people. b : for the most part they basically play zone defense. 2 : in a basic manner : simply live basically.
What is basically in a sentence?
“This test is basically meaningless since I have already passed the class.” “I’ve got a small cold, but I’m basically healthy.” “These houses are basically the same.” “The classrooms are basically unchanged since I was in school.”
Does basically mean almost?
Basically should mean in a basic or fundamental sense but it is often used to mean almost or mostly.
What’s the opposite of basically?
completely, fully, entirely, absolutely, thoroughly, minimally, wholly, barely, perfectly, scarcely, just, categorically, unqualifiedly, hardly, totally, marginally.
Is basically a formal word?
The following list will help you to recognize the informal and formal ways of saying the same thing.
Transitions – Informal & Formal.
| Informal | Formal |
|---|---|
| In a nutshell/Basically | To summarize, |
| Anyway, | Notwithstanding |
| All right | Acceptable |
| Well, |
What does predominantly mean?
1 : having superior strength, influence, or authority : prevailing. 2 : being most frequent or common.
Is basically an adverb?
Basically is an adverb – Word Type.
Is basically in the English dictionary?
Meaning of basically in English. used when referring to the main or most important characteristic or feature of something: Basically, (= the most important thing is that) they want a lot more information about the project before they’ll put any money into it.
Can I use basically in an essay?
As to whether The single word whether will suffice. Basically, essentially, totally These words seldom add anything useful to a sentence. Due to the fact that Using this phrase is a sure sign that your sentence is in trouble.
What is apparently mean?
: it seems apparent —used to describe something that appears to be true based on what is known an apparently happy marriageThe window had apparently been forced open.
Is it rude to say apparently?
Apparently, this is strictly prohibited, because it is always “offensive and rude.” I hate to be rude, but no it isn’t.
What kind of word is apparently?
Apparently is the adverb form of the adjective apparent, which can mean readily seen, clear, obvious, or according to appearances.
Where is apparently used?
You use apparently to indicate that the information you are giving is something that you have heard, but you are not certain that it is true. Oil prices fell this week, apparently because of over-production. You use apparently to refer to something that seems to be true, although you are not sure whether it is or not.
Is apparently in a sentence?
1) She was taken to hospital, apparently amnesiac and shocked. 2) Psychological problems very often underlie apparently physical disorders. 3) He was apparently quite converted from his anarchist views. 4) The plane apparently overshot the runway after landing.
What means eventually?
: at an unspecified later time : in the end.
How do you spell apparently?
Correct spelling for the English word “apparently” is [ɐpˈaɹəntli], [ɐpˈaɹəntli], [ɐ_p_ˈa_ɹ_ə_n_t_l_i] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
How do you spell apologize?
Apologise or Apologize?
- Apologize is the standard American English spelling.
- Apologise is the standard British English spelling.
Do you put a comma after apparently?
When an adverb modifies an entire sentence or independent clause that follows it then you should use a comma after it. So when “apparently” modifies the whole sentence or clause that follows it then it should be followed by a comma. Correct: Apparently, he doesn’t have a clue.