practically

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/ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i/

adverb
almost or very nearly

practically in a sentence

  • “Practically speaking, we can’t afford it.”
  • “She blamed me for practically every mistake in the report.”
  • “These changes would cost us practically nothing.”
  • “It's practically impossible for me to get home in less than an hour.”

What does “practically” mean?

practically (adverb) means almost or very nearly. It is pronounced /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "practically" mean?
practically (adverb) means: almost or very nearly
How do you pronounce "practically"?
"practically" is pronounced /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "practically" in a sentence?
Here is "practically" used in a sentence: Practically speaking, we can’t afford it.

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