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
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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."
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Basically as an adverb:
mostly; generally; for the most part
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Basically as an adverb:
Examples:
"I shouldn't have done it, basically."
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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."