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[prak-tik-lee]
adverb
1.
in effect; virtually: It is practically useless to protest.
2.
in a practical manner: to think practically.
3.
from a practical point of view: Practically speaking, the plan is not very promising.
4.
almost; nearly: Their provisions were practically gone.

Origin:
1615–25; practical + -ly


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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Practically is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
Example Sentences
  • Practically everyone becomes an amateur photographer when they travel-photographs are a way to capture the experience.
  • Lab-grown gemstones are now practically indistinguishable from mined diamonds.
  • Newscasters are practically automatons already, so a synthetic anchor comes as a welcome alternative.
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practically (ˈpræktɪkəlɪ, -klɪ)
 
adv
1.  virtually; almost: it has rained practically every day
2.  in actuality rather than in theory: what can we do practically to help?

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