basically
/ˈbeɪsɪkli/adverb
उच्चारण बेसिक्ली
मूल रूप से, बुनियादी तौर पर
Core word
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in the most important ways, without considering things that are less important
मूल रूप से, बुनियादी तौर पर
- The two plans are basically the same.
- He is basically an honest man.
- The two phones are basically identical.
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- She is basically shy, but she speaks well on stage.
- The roads are basically fine, apart from a few potholes.
Synonyms fundamentally essentially at heart in essence
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informal
used when you are giving the most important or simplest explanation of something
सीधी बात यह है कि, असल में
- Basically, we need more time.
- Basically, the answer is no.
- Basically, you press this button and wait.
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- Basically, I just want to pass the exam.
- Basically, it's too expensive for us.
Synonyms in short essentially simply put
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
Basically, + clause (sentence adverb)
At the start of a sentence, basically introduces the simplest summary of a longer or more complicated explanation, and it is followed by a comma.
वाक्य की शुरुआत में 'basically' किसी लंबी या जटिल बात का सबसे सरल सार बताता है, और इसके बाद comma लगता है।
- Basically, the exam tests whether you can read quickly and think clearly.
- Basically, we have two options: wait or leave now.
basically + adjective / verb
Placed before an adjective or a verb, it means 'in the main' and leaves out small differences.
Adjective या verb से पहले आने पर यह 'मुख्य रूप से' का अर्थ देता है और छोटे अंतरों को छोड़ देता है।
- The two reports are basically similar.
- The plan basically depends on the monsoon.
is basically + noun phrase
After the verb be, it states what something or someone is at heart.
Verb 'be' के बाद यह बताता है कि कोई वस्तु या व्यक्ति मूल रूप से क्या है।
- Dal-chawal is basically comfort food for most Indian families.
basically used for emphasis in speech
In casual talk it often fills a pause; in exam answers and formal writing, prefer essentially or in essence, and do not repeat it.
बोलचाल में यह अक्सर रुकने की जगह भर देता है; परीक्षा के उत्तरों और formal लेखन में essentially या in essence बेहतर हैं, और इसे दोहराना नहीं चाहिए।
- Formal writing: The law is, in essence, a safety measure.
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basically + adjective
the samecorrectsoundhonestsimilar
- Your answer is basically correct, but the spelling needs care.
verb + basically
agreemeandependconsistdiffer
- The two proposals basically differ in cost.
sentence opener
Basically,Well, basically,So, basically,
- Basically, you just need to submit the form online.
basically + noun phrase
a good ideaa farming statea simple process
- Punjab is basically a farming state.
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- The two schools follow basically the same syllabus.
दोनों विद्यालय मूल रूप से एक ही पाठ्यक्रम का पालन करते हैं।
- Basically, the bank wants proof of your address.
सीधी बात यह है कि बैंक को आपके पते का प्रमाण चाहिए।
- My brother is basically shy, but he talks a lot with close friends.
मेरा भाई मूल रूप से संकोची है, पर करीबी मित्रों से खूब बातें करता है।
- The recipe is basically flour, water and a pinch of salt.
इस व्यंजन-विधि में बुनियादी तौर पर आटा, पानी और चुटकी भर नमक है।
- Basically, no one knew the answer.
असल में किसी को भी उत्तर नहीं पता था।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ The two plans are basicly the same.
✓ The two plans are basically the same.
Adjectives ending in -ic usually take -ally to form the adverb; the spelling is basically.
-ic पर समाप्त होने वाले adjectives में प्रायः -ally जोड़कर adverb बनता है; सही spelling 'basically' है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These adverbs all point to the core of a matter, but they differ in tone.
ये सभी adverbs किसी बात के मूल की ओर संकेत करते हैं, पर इनके लहजे में अंतर है।
Neutral and common in speech; gives the simple version.
तटस्थ और बोलचाल में आम; बात का सरल रूप देता है।
- Basically, it is a matter of time.
More formal; says what the nature of something really is.
अधिक formal; किसी वस्तु का वास्तविक स्वभाव बताता है।
- The two poems are essentially about loss.
Stronger; points to a deep or root difference or quality.
अधिक प्रबल; गहरे या मूल अंतर या गुण की ओर संकेत करता है।
- The two systems are fundamentally different.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
fundamentally essentially at heart in essence in short simply put
AaSpelling
Basically ends in -ically (not 'basicly').
Basically के अंत में -ically आता है ('basicly' गलत है)।