Practically: meaning, definitions and examples

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practically

 

[ หˆprรฆktษชkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in everyday situations

In a practical manner; in a way that is realistic and sensible. In a way that is almost, but not completely, true or accurate. In a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

Synonyms

almost, basically, nearly, virtually

Examples of usage

  • He was practically begging for forgiveness.
  • She practically ran the entire marathon.
  • The project is practically finished.
  • That's practically impossible.
  • I practically live at the gym.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a general sense

Used to emphasize the truth of a statement. Used to indicate that a statement is close to being accurate or true, but may not be completely so.

Synonyms

effectively, essentially, fundamentally, in effect

Examples of usage

  • He's practically a genius.
  • She's practically a celebrity.
  • That's practically a miracle.
  • It's practically a tradition.
  • We're practically family.

Translations

Translations of the word "practically" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น praticamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคพเคธเฅเคคเคต เคฎเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช praktisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara praktis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะฐะบั‚ะธั‡ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ praktycznie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎŸ้š›ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pratiquement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ prรกcticamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pratik olarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์‹ค์ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู…ู„ูŠุงู‹

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prakticky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prakticky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎž้™…ไธŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ praktiฤno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รญ raun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั€ะฐะบั‚ะธะบะฐะปั‹า› ั‚าฑั€า“ั‹ะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒฅแƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ praktik olaraq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ prรกcticamente

Etymology

The word 'practically' originated from the late Middle English word 'practik' or 'practick', meaning 'concerned with action or practice'. It evolved over time to its current form, which is commonly used in English to indicate something that is almost, but not completely, true or accurate.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,078, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.