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Marjorie San Angel Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
just want to know
Where should I use the word BASICALLY?
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Hello, Marjorie—and welcome to English Forums. There is nothing unusual about the word 'basically'. w=basically&ls=a
- Hello, Marjorie—and welcome to English Forums.
- There is nothing unusual about the word 'basically'.
- w=basically&ls=a
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Hello, Marjorie—and welcome to English Forums.
There is nothing unusual about the word 'basically'. You can use it with the meaning that dictionaries give it, and the dictionaries also offer sample phrases: http://www.onelook.com/?w=basically&ls=a
There is nothing unusual about the word 'basically'. You can use it with the meaning that dictionaries give it, and the dictionaries also offer sample phrases: http://www.onelook.com/?w=basically&ls=a
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Hi Marjorie;
Welcome to the Forums.
You should avoid using this word too often. Basically, it is frequently used where it is not necessary and adds no information. Good writers basically call this kind of word a banal, hackneyed, vapid cliche, something to be avoided. So basically, I'm telling you that the idea is to use it sparingly, and only when it adds significant meaning to
Welcome to the Forums.
You should avoid using this word too often. Basically, it is frequently used where it is not necessary and adds no information. Good writers basically call this kind of word a banal, hackneyed, vapid cliche, something to be avoided. So basically, I'm telling you that the idea is to use it sparingly, and only when it adds significant meaning to
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