PRACTICALLY Definition & Meaning

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practically

[prak-tik-lee]

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adverb

in effect; virtually.
It is practically useless to protest.
in a practical manner.
to think practically.
from a practical point of view.
Practically speaking, the plan is not very promising.
almost; nearly.
Their provisions were practically gone.

practically

/ -klɪ, ˈpræktɪkəlɪ /

adverb

virtually; almost
it has rained practically every day
in actuality rather than in theory
what can we do practically to help?

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Usage

A few usage guides object to the use of practically in the senses “in effect, virtually” and “almost, nearly.” Both uses, however, are well established and standard in all varieties of speech and writing.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of practically¹

First recorded in 1615–25; practical + -ly

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The question of whether she’ll meet her material needs vanishes practically overnight, but her whirlwind romance spins so fast that her pleasure center and perception of reality dull even faster.

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Australia's players, practically to a man, came to shake his hand and Markram departed to a standing ovation.

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India's Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah said the plane was carrying 100 tonnes of fuel - practically a full load - as it climbed out of Ahmedabad.

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It’s such a righteous thing, you can practically hear the angels sing.

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By 23, her hormone levels were so low she was practically menopausal.

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