practically
ˈpræktɪkli
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Definition of practically - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

1.
closenessalmost, nearly
  • The room was practically empty during the meeting..
nearly virtually
2.
actualityin reality rather than theory
  • Practically, the plan was a success.
actually really virtually
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Expressions with practically

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in terms of practical matters
Practically speaking, we need more time to finish the project.

Origin of practically

Latin, practicus (practical)

Terms with practically included in their meaning

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cannot export
not able to be exported legally or practically
construction
area in a place that can be practically used for activities
application
point where theory is applied practically
theoretical aspect
in a theoretical way, not practically
finished outcome
practically finished except for the final emotional reaction
practicality
able to be done or achieved practically
practicality
capable of being done practically
practical use
able to be applied or used practically

Examples of practically in a sentence

  • She was practically crying with joy.
  • Practically, it was a done deal.
  • The project was practically complete.

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  1. French:pratiquement, en réalité, ...
  2. German:fast, tatsächlich, ...
  3. Italian:quasi, in pratica, ...
  4. Spanish:casi, en realidad, ...
  5. Portuguese:quase, na prática, ...
  6. Chinese:几乎, 实际上, ...
  7. Japanese:ほとんど, 実際に, ...
  8. Arabic:تَقْرِيبًا, فعليا, ...
  9. Hebrew:כִּמְעַט, לְמַעֲשֶׂה, ...
  10. Russian:практически, фактически, ...
  11. Ukrainian:практично, фактично, ...
  12. Hindi:लगभग, वास्तव में, ...
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