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Basically vs Deterrent - What's the difference?

basically | deterrent |

As an adverb basically

is in a fundamental, essential or basic manner.

As an adjective deterrent is

serving to deter, preventing something from happening.

As a noun deterrent is

something that deters.

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.

    deterrent

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Serving to deter, preventing something from happening

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • Something that deters.

    • Derived terms

    * nuclear deterrent