The difference between Basically and More often than not

When used as adverbs, basically means in a fundamental, essential or basic manner, whereas more often than not means usually.


check bellow for the other definitions of Basically and More often than not

  1. Basically as an adverb:

    in a fundamental, essential or basic manner

    Examples:

    "They've added some fancy features, but it's basically still a car."

  2. Basically as an adverb:

    mostly; generally; for the most part

  3. Basically as an adverb:

    Examples:

    "I shouldn't have done it, basically."

  1. More often than not as an adverb:

    Usually; more than half the time; more likely to be the case than not to be the case.

    Examples:

    "'More often than not, tomato seeds will sprout even if they are a couple of years old."