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- pronunciation:
- praek
tih
kli
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adverb |
| definition 1: |
in every essential respect; virtually.
Their house is so big and luxurious that it's practically a palace.My husband spends so much time in his workshop that he practically lives in there.- synonyms:
- essentially, in effect, in the main, mainly, mostly, virtually, well-nigh
- similar words:
- almost, basically, chiefly, fundamentally, substantially
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| definition 2: |
in a way that is practical.
You should think more practically about this decision.- synonyms:
- pragmatically, realistically
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| definition 3: |
almost; nearly.
I was riding my bike and a strong wind practically knocked me over.- synonyms:
- almost, just about, nearly, nigh
- similar words:
- near, well-nigh
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| related words: |
much, nigh |
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