basically

ˈbeɪsɪkli
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Translation of basically from English into Dutch

Adverb

1.

language

in a fundamental or essential way
  • Basically, water is essential for life.In wezen is water essentieel voor het leven.
2.

simplification

used to simplify a situation or explanation
  • Basically, the car won't start because of the battery.Eigenlijk start de auto niet vanwege de accu.
3.

emphasis

used to emphasize an opinion or statement
  • Basically, I think it's a bad idea.Eigenlijk vind ik het een slecht idee.
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Synonyms and analogies of basically in English

Examples of basically in a sentence

  • The plan is basically to improve efficiency.
  • Basically, it's a matter of trust between them.
  • Basically, it's not worth the effort.
  • Basically, she disagrees with the decision.

Translations of "basically" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adverb
eigenlijkadv.

Starting the campaign so late basically set the team up for failure.

De campagne zo laat starten maakte het team eigenlijk tot mislukken gedoemd.

in principeadv.

Once you get tenure at that university, you basically have it made.

Als je daar vaste aanstelling krijgt, heb je het in principe gemaakt.

in feiteadv.

Their confidence and arrogance were basically two sides of the same coin.

Hun zelfvertrouwen en arrogantie waren in feite twee kanten van dezelfde medaille.

kortomadv.

It's basically an ideal microphone for speeches and meetings.

Kortom een ideale microfoon voor toespraken en vergaderingen.

in wezenadv.

He's basically a hermit, and happy to be one.

Hij is in wezen een kluizenaar en daar blij mee.

feitelijkadv.

The manager suggested a middle-of-the-road solution, basically a workable tussenoplossing.

De manager stelde een tussenoplossing voor, feitelijk een middle-of-the-road solution.

gewoonadv.

The guy's basically just a warm body with a badge.

Die kerel is gewoon een warm lichaam met een penning.

praktischadv.

The contract basically gives the contractor a blank cheque to bill extra hours.

Het contract geeft de aannemer praktisch een blanco cheque om extra uren te factureren.

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basically: Examples and translations in context

Without community support, the campaign was basically dead and buried.

Zonder steun uit de gemeenschap was de campagne eigenlijk dood en begraven.

With the new software, all previous training basically went out the window.

Met de nieuwe software kon alle eerdere training eigenlijk overboord gaan.

During college, that shabby watering hole basically became our second living room.

Tijdens onze studietijd werd die aftandse stamkroeg eigenlijk onze tweede woonkamer.

Trying to patch that outdated software is basically flogging a dead horse now.

Die verouderde software blijven patchen is nu eigenlijk dweilen met de kraan open.

With this badge, we basically have a free pass to enter anywhere.

Met dit pasje hebben we eigenlijk een vrijbrief om overal binnen te komen.

After that disastrous interview, his political career is basically in the toilet.

Na dat rampzalige interview is zijn politieke carrière eigenlijk naar de knoppen.

Installing the software was dead easy; it basically did everything automatically.

De software installeren was een eitje; het ging eigenlijk allemaal vanzelf.

The billionaire donated a million, which was basically pocket change to him.

De miljardair doneerde een miljoen, wat voor hem eigenlijk kleingeld was.

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