practically in English: Almost; very nearly. It can also mean in a sensible, real-world way. (adverb)

Translation

Almost; very nearly. It can also mean in a sensible, real-world way.

Word origin

Formed from practical plus the ending -ly; practical goes back to Greek praktikos, meaning fit for action.

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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.

almost

Very nearly, but not quite all the way or not quite complete.

nearly

Almost, but not completely and not quite.

basically

Used to say the most important thing simply, leaving the small details out.

really

In a true way; used to make what you say stronger, meaning very much or in fact.

actually

Used to say what is really true, often when it is not what people think.

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