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adverb prac·ti·cal·ly \ˈprak-ti-k(ə-)lē\

Definition of practically

  1. 1 :  in a practical manner look practically at the problem

  2. 2 :  almost, nearly practically everyone

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Examples of practically in a Sentence

  1. The room's ceiling was so low that we practically had to crawl.

  2. I talk to him practically everyday.

  3. The project is practically complete.

  4. Football is practically a religion in some places.

  5. Practically speaking, Alaska is too far to go for just a few days.

1571

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1571

practically Synonyms

Synonyms
about, all but, borderline, fair [chiefly British], fairly, feckly [chiefly Scottish], more or less, most, much, near, nearly, next to, nigh, almost, somewhere, virtually, well-nigh
Related Words
appreciably, by and large, chiefly, largely, mainly, mostly; kind of, partially, partly, somewhat
Near Antonyms
absolutely, altogether, completely, entirely, fully, plain, plumb [chiefly dialect], quite, thoroughly; totally, utterly, well, wholly; barely, hardly, scarcely

PRACTICALLY Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of practically for English Language Learners

  • : almost or nearly

  • : in a way that is reasonable or logical : in a practical way

PRACTICALLY Defined for Kids

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adverb prac·ti·cal·ly \ˈprak-ti-kə-lē\

Definition of practically for Students

  1. 1 :  almost It rained practically all night.

  2. 2 :  in a way that is reasonable or logical Practically speaking, it's too far to drive.

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