B1adjectiveeducationwork
US/ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl/
UK/ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl/
connected with doing things rather than ideas; also useful, sensible and likely to work
In context
This course gives students practical experience in a real hospital.
White shoes look nice, but they are not very practical in the rainy season.
My mother is a very practical person who always has a plan B.
Words that go with practical
adjective + noun
- practical experienceEmployers want graduates with practical experience, not just good grades.
- practical adviceThe website offers practical advice for people starting a small business.
- practical skillsCooking and basic repairs are practical skills everyone should learn.
- practical solutionSharing a car is a practical solution to the parking problem.
noun + preposition
- for practical purposesFor practical purposes, the two plans are almost the same.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
This is a very reality plan.Correct: This is a very practical plan.