basically

adverb/ˈbeɪsɪkli/CEFR B2

মূলত, আসলে

Meaning

In the most important respects, leaving out the details.

Example sentences

  • Basically, the plan is to wait.মূলত পরিকল্পনা হলো অপেক্ষা করা।
  • The two systems are basically the same.ব্যবস্থা দুটি মূলত একই।

A common mistake

Basically, I basically agree, basically.→I agree.

Basically prepares a simplified summary. Used as a filler in every sentence it stops meaning anything, and examiners notice.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: essentially

Similar words, and what each means

  • essentially

    মূলত, প্রকৃতপক্ষে

    Basically; in the most important respects.

Other English words for “মূলত, আসলে”

Word family

Words built on the same root. Learning them together is faster than learning them apart.

  • basicadjectiveমৌলিক, প্রাথমিক

Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “basically” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • ক্রমশ, ধাপে ধাপে
    • • যেকোনো জায়গায়, কোথাও
    • • খুব বেশি; এছাড়াও
    • • মূলত, আসলে
    Show the answer

    মূলত, আসলে — basically (adverb) — মূলত, আসলে. In the most important respects, leaving out the details.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “basically”?

    • • twice
    • • particularly
    • • essentially
    • • irregularly
    Show the answer

    essentially — essentially — মূলত, প্রকৃতপক্ষে. Basically; in the most important respects.

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