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Discover LudwigThe word 'basically' is a subjective adverb, which means that its usage depends on the context of the sentence.
Basically, it means something is 'essentially' or 'basically' true, and should be used sparingly for emphasis. For example, you could say "My project is basically completed; all that's left is to put on the finishing touches."
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At 930 °C dynamic recrystallization has basically completed, and needlelike α phase forms after water quenching.
"Preparation work for the Asian Games is basically completed; it has entered the final stage.
Budgeting for the coming year was basically completed before the Planned Parenthood controversy erupted.
Pierce is delighted with an oxygenating water fountain installed by New York City at the Amawalk dam, which underwent a major rehabilitation that was basically completed last year.
Negotiators had basically completed their work on revenue sharing first, but it was contingent on reaching agreement on the luxury tax.
151 (2000 1537]]), transgenic Val12-Ha-Ras expression is confined to the pyramidal cell population and starts postnatally at a time, when neurons are postmitotic and their developmental maturation has been basically completed.
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The signing of Henderson to play left field and hit leadoff would basically complete what has been a busy off season for Phillips and the Mets.
You're basically completing a forward stroke with one hand and a backstroke with the other.
"The [border] fence is now basically complete," asserted the president.
Until recently, our 20s were considered the point when our brain's wiring was basically complete.
Well, the fence is -- AUDIENCE: Booo! THE PRESIDENT: The fence is now basically complete.
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