/ˈpræktɪkli/
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Meaning
Almost; very nearly. It can also mean in a sensible, real-world way.
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Word origin
Formed from practical plus the ending -ly; practical goes back to Greek praktikos, meaning fit for action.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- praktikos
- English cognates
- practical, practice
Examples
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Here "practically" means almost; only a little is left.
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"Practically" softens the idea; she is not family, but very close to it.
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This means there was almost nothing at all.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 26, lesson 4: practically, steel, cabin and 7 more words.