adv
practically
PRAK-tihk-lee
adv
1
Almost entirely; nearly.
"The store was practically empty by closing time."
2
In a practical, realistic way.
"We need to think practically about our budget."
How to Use Practically
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMeans "almost" in casual use, or "in a realistic, sensible way" in a more formal sense.
Common pairings
practically impossible
practically speaking
Word Forms
more practically comparative, most practically superlative
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The store was _____ empty by closing time.