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Basically vs Definitely - What's the difference?

basically | definitely |

As adverbs the difference between basically and definitely

is that basically is in a fundamental, essential or basic manner while definitely is without question and beyond doubt.

basically

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • in a fundamental, essential or basic manner
    • They've added some fancy features, but it's basically still a car.

    definitely

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • Without question and beyond doubt.
    • The mother definitely has love for her child.
  • In a definite manner; decisively.
  • * Nikolai Gogol, The Nose (in translation)
    • And the Nose definitely turned away.