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practically

American  
[prak-tik-lee] / ˈpræk tɪk li /

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.
practically British  
/ -klɪ, ˈpræktɪkəlɪ /

adverb

  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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Usage

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.

Etymology

Origin of practically

First recorded in 1615–25; practical + -ly

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