ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. Almost completely; almost entirely.
  2. With respect to practices or a practice.
  3. 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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