practically
Pronunciation: [ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i]
Word
Context: “similarity”
(adverb) when you say something is almost true or very nearly the case. If something is practically true, it means it is so close to being true that we can consider it as true in most situations.
Example
The toy was practically brand new when I bought it.
Example
That explanation was not practically useful at all during the test.
Example
Is this idea practically applicable in our project?
Context: “extent”
(adverb) when you talk about how much something is true or how it is true in many cases. If you say something is practically everywhere, it means you see it very often.
Example
Practically everyone in the class passed the exam.
Example
Practically nobody wanted to go to the party, so it was canceled.
Example
How practically available is this product in our area?
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