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basically

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/ˈbeɪsɪkli/ · ba-si-cal-ly

Used to indicate the most important or fundamental aspect of something.

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Meanings

adverbinformal

Used to indicate the most important or fundamental aspect of something.

استعمال ہوتا ہے بنیادی یا اہم پہلو کو ظاہر کرنے کے لیے۔

بنیادی طور پر

bunyaadi tor par

Synonyms

essentially fundamentally primarilyبنیادی طور پراصل میںمبدا

Antonyms

superficially secondarily incidentallyثانوی طور پربے بنیادغیر ضروری

Common Collocations

basically speaking
basically the same
basically true

Example Sentences

Basically, we need to focus on the core issues.

بنیادی طور پر، ہمیں اہم مسائل پر توجہ مرکوز کرنے کی ضرورت ہے۔

Bunyaadi tor par, humein aham masail par tawajjo markaz karne ki zaroorat hai.

The plan is basically sound, but it needs some adjustments.

منصوبہ بنیادی طور پر درست ہے، لیکن اس میں کچھ تبدیلیوں کی ضرورت ہے۔

Mansuba bunyadi tor par durust hai, lekin is mein kuch tabdeeliyon ki zaroorat hai.

Basically, what I'm saying is that we should all work together.

بنیادی طور پر، میں یہ کہہ رہا ہوں کہ ہمیں سب کو مل کر کام کرنا چاہیے۔

Bunyaadi tor par, main yeh keh raha hoon ke humein sab ko mil kar kaam karna chahiye.

Easily Confused With

principally:While 'principally' means mainly or primarily, 'basically' is used to express fundamental aspects.

essentially:Though both suggest a core idea, 'essentially' is more focused on the essence rather than a basic explanation.

Word Family

basic

adjectiveبنیادی

basics

nounبنیادیں

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'basic' as the foundation, then add 'ally' to remind you it's about basic principles.

Imagine a simple structure being built on a strong foundation.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "basica" — foundation

First known use: 19th century

The word 'basically' is derived from the word 'basic,' which has its roots in Latin, where it referred to fundamental principles.