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practically

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

: almost or nearly

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

Full Definition of PRACTICALLY

: in a practical manner <look practically at the problem>

: almost, nearly <practically everyone>

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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

PRACTICALLY Defined for Kids

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

: almost <It rained practically all night.>

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

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