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used to state one's opinion while emphasizing or summarizing its most important aspects
- Basically, we need to finish the project by the end of the week.
- Basically, we’re trying to improve the user experience on our website.
- Basically, she's saying that we need to try harder.
- Basically, what I’m saying is that we need to change our approach.
- Basically, how much time do we need to complete the task?
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in a simple or fundamental manner, without concern for less important details
- She explained the complex scientific concept in a way that anyone could understand, breaking it down to basically illustrate its core principles.
- After hours of troubleshooting, the technician concluded that, basically, the problem was a faulty power supply.
- The new software is basically an upgraded version of the previous one, with improved features and enhanced security.
- In his speech, the professor essentially said that, basically, curiosity is the driving force behind scientific discovery.
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