1 : in a general or basic way — used to say that something is true or correct as a general statement even if it is not entirely true or correct ▪ There are a few boring parts, but basically [=generally, for the most part], it's a very good book. ▪ She's basically a good kid. ▪ You're basically [=fundamentally] correct, but there's something you don't know. ▪ There are basically two types of people: those who like chocolate and those who don't. ▪ a basically healthy person ▪ Children basically learn to speak by listening to their parents. ▪ All people are basically the same. = Basically, all people are the same. 2 — used to show that a statement is expressing the most important reason for something ▪ “Why don't you like him?” “Basically, I think he's crazy.” ▪ We'd like to buy a new car, but, basically, we just don't have enough money. 3 [more basically; most basically] : in a simple way
▪ people who are trying to live more basically [=simply]
▪ people who are trying to live more basically [=simply]





