practically

adverb

prac·ti·cal·ly | \ ˈprak-ti-k(ə-)lē

Definition of practically

1 : in a practical manner look practically at the problem

2 : almost, nearly practically everyone

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Examples of practically in a Sentence

The room's ceiling was so low that we practically had to crawl. I talk to him practically everyday. The project is practically complete. Football is practically a religion in some places. Practically speaking, Alaska is too far to go for just a few days.

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And practically speaking, a Facebook page may actually be more widely available to the market than an SEC 8-K form. — Timothy B. Lee, Ars Technica, "“A huge outlier”: Musk’s Tesla buyout tweet could get him in legal trouble," 15 Aug. 2018 But, practically speaking, some caregivers might have no idea where to turn for that kind of help. — Beth Kassab, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Caregivers need to focus on themselves too — and ask for help," 11 July 2018 Oh there are no controls over Mueller practically speaking. — Fox News, "Tom Fitton: FBI looked for excuses to target Trump's team," 7 July 2018 Matthew Shay, 27, a substance abuse counselor who handles the intake for the pilot program, said the washrooms offer hope to people struggling with homelessness — both symbolically and practically speaking. — Manya Brachear Pashman, chicagotribune.com, "Catholic Charities unveils showers for homeless in Chicago," 18 June 2018 This stylish Transformable coffee table by Boulon Blanc practically transforms itself into a dining table or work space. — Ann Lien, House Beautiful, "Boulon Blanc's Convertible Table Practically Transforms Itself," 18 Jan. 2019 Hundreds of miles of the most beautiful powdered snow are practically at your doorstep. — Leena Kim, Town & Country, "What to Do in St. Moritz During January," 7 Jan. 2019 Stormi was born on February 1, 2018, after her mom was extremely secretive about her pregnancy, and managed to keep it practically a secret from the world. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kylie Jenner Posts Two Stunning Mother-Daughter Portraits Ahead of Stormi’s First Birthday," 30 Dec. 2018 Price of Climate Series More practically, action on climate change may not be priced in. — WSJ, "What Could Go Wrong With Climate Change Investing," 13 Dec. 2018

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