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Commonly vs Basically - What's the difference?

commonly | basically |

As adverbs the difference between commonly and basically

is that commonly is as a rule; frequently; usually while basically is in a fundamental, essential or basic manner.

commonly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • as a rule; frequently; usually
  • (obsolete) in common; familiarly
    • (Spenser)

    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.