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when do you use 'basically'?
is it used to emphasize sth?
thank you in advance!
is it used to emphasize sth?
thank you in advance!
- Inglês (EUA)
basically: fundamentally, essentially, mostly
Used to indicate the statement is a summary of the main point(s).
It's useful when you want to emphasize the general idea without getting into the details of why.
Examples:
I've had some trouble with him but he's basically a good dog.
I basically play the same CDs every time I drive.
Basically, that was not a good idea.
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- Inglês (EUA)
- Castelhano (México)
@hellloworld: In my case, I use the word "basically" to try to explain something in simple terms. Some people might use it a bit differently.
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- Castelhano (México)
after you explain something you say "basically" and again explain it but only the concept, you explain it shorter and easier to understand. you can also start with basically after someone ask you a question too, not necessarily need to explain it before say basically
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- Inglês (EUA)
basically: fundamentally, essentially, mostly
Used to indicate the statement is a summary of the main point(s).
It's useful when you want to emphasize the general idea without getting into the details of why.
Examples:
I've had some trouble with him but he's basically a good dog.
I basically play the same CDs every time I drive.
Basically, that was not a good idea.
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