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practically

/pɹˈæktɪkli/adverb3 syllables

Practically means: (degree adverb used before a noun phrase) for all practical purposes but not completely.

Synonyms for practically1

adverb, as in (degree adverb used before a noun phrase) for all practical purposes but not completely

What does practically mean?3

adverb

1

(degree adverb used before a noun phrase) for all practical purposes but not completely“much the same thing happened every time”

2

almost; nearly“practically the first thing I saw when I got off the train”

3

in a practical manner“practically orientated institutions such as business schools”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Practically in a sentence

  • Today, the sky is practically covered in clouds.Miktsoanit
  • You could train a goat to do practically anything a dog does, except bark.Hybrid
  • The plan was supported by practically all the attendants.unknown
  • Sami cried practically every single day because of that.OsoHombre
  • The consumer society practically is the seven deadly sins.maaster
  • The language by itself doesn't have any notable value unless it is applied practically.shekitten
  • Today practically all the national newspapers are talking about it.Nuel
  • A decorator crab attaches tiny animals to its back so it's practically invisible.Hybrid

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