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practically

1 of 1adverb
/ˈpræktɪkli/
1

to an almost complete degree

  • After months of practice, she was practically fluent in the new language.
  • The project was practically finished; only a few details remained.
  • The negotiation was practically settled, pending only a few minor details.
  • The entire city was practically shut down due to the severe snowstorm.
2

in a practical manner

3

in effect, though not officially or exactly so

  • He was practically the boss during the manager's absence.
  • They live practically next door to each other.
  • She is practically a professional after all her training.
  • The factory is practically a ghost town after the layoffs.
  • He's practically a millionaire with all his investments.
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