practically
[ prak-tik-lee ]
/ ˈpræk tɪk li /
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adverb
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usage note for practically
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
/ (ˈpræktɪkəlɪ, -klɪ) /
adverb
virtually; almostit has rained practically every day
in actuality rather than in theorywhat can we do practically to help?
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