How to Use "Basically" with Example Sentences

basically (adv): mostly; in the most important way

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Used with adjectives:

"His conclusion is basically correct."
(correct, true, right)

"This test is basically meaningless since I have already passed the class."
(meaningless, pointless, useless)

"I've got a small cold, but I'm basically healthy."
(healthy, well, fine)

"These houses are basically the same."
(the same, identical)

"The classrooms are basically unchanged since I was in school."
(unchanged, the same)

Used with verbs:

"They basically ignored my advice."
(ignored, disregarded, heeded, followed)

"I basically agree with her plan."
(agree)

"This drink consists basically of alcohol."
(consist, be + made)