The difference between Basically and Essentially
When used as adverbs, basically means in a fundamental, essential or basic manner, whereas essentially means in an essential manner.
check bellow for the other definitions of Basically and Essentially
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Basically as an adverb:
in a fundamental, essential or basic manner
Examples:
"They've added some fancy features, but it's basically still a car."
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Basically as an adverb:
mostly; generally; for the most part
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Basically as an adverb:
Examples:
"I shouldn't have done it, basically."
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Essentially as an adverb:
in an essential manner; in essence
Compare words:
Compare with synonyms and related words:
- basically vs essentially
- basically vs fundamentally
- basically vs chiefly
- basically vs more often than not
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- centrally vs essentially
- characteristically vs essentially
- essentially vs factually
- essentially vs fundamentally
- essentially vs in essence
- essentially vs in the main
- essentially vs inherently
- essentially vs intrinsically
- essentially vs naturally
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