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US/ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i/
UK/ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i/
almost; very nearly, though not completely
In context
It rained practically every day during our trip to Hue.
The shop is practically empty on weekday mornings.
He practically lives at the office these days.
Words that go with practically
adverb + adjective
- practically impossibleIt is practically impossible to park here.
- practically nothingThere is practically nothing left in the fridge.
- practically freeTickets were practically free for students.
- practically the sameThe two phones are practically the same.
adverb + verb
- practically everyonePractically everyone I know has a smartphone.
- practically speakingPractically speaking, we cannot finish by Monday.