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Meanings of basically in English

Portuguese
fundamentalmente

In a fundamental, essential or basic manner.

fundamentalmente
Usage of basically in English
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That's been the case basically since the military took over last week.
The South African
2
Since we were first around it's basically a different industry, he said.
Reuters
3
But here's the problem: the Deep Space Network is basically hotel WiFi.
Wired
4
That's basically as many as are in the Afghan National Army today.
Wired
5
However, as an expensive showcase of Move, Sports Champions does basically work.
The Guardian
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Now there are basically two ways to deal with such a problem.
Monster Hunter Vendetta
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Dauntless headquarters is basically a leaky cave-waterdamage happens all the time.
Four: The Traitor
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They come ashore and basically just rest and try to save energy.
Reuters
9
They basically admitted that their campaign to divide South Africans was 'offensive'.
The South African
10
It's basically common sense, freed from punitive and outdated attitudes about crime.
Radio NZ
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I basically set a process in motion and then watch it happen.
The Guardian
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It also controls the statistics, so can basically report whatever number suits.
Reuters
13
The opinion basically approves Mario Draghi's plans, subject to some mild restrictions.
Reuters
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Which in my case means, basically, dropping in on Harry, which means-
The Fuller Memorandum
15
The short story is a comedy, basically- asocialcomedy, a political comedy.
Wired
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Which, these days, basically means the GAA is losing all the time.
The Irish Times
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