Practically
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɹæktɪk(ə)li/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Practically is an adverb meaning In practice; in effect or in actuality, though possibly not officially, technically, or legally.
Meaning
In practice; in effect or in actuality, though possibly not officially, technically, or legally.
More Meanings
- Almost completely; almost entirely.
- With respect to practices or a practice.
- In a way that is practical: feasibly; unchallengingly.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: effectively, nearly, virtually
Stalin was not technically or legally the head of state but was practically so.
He was practically uneducated, barely able to read and write a simple sentence.
He wasn't very good with words or numbers; he was more of a practically minded person
Synonyms for practically
Depending on context, synonyms include effectively, nearly, virtually, practicably, much.
Antonyms for practically
Common opposites include impractically.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include much, realistically, pragmatically, really, practicably, tangibly.
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