practically

practically

CEFR: B1-B2 /prac-ti-cal-ly/ [p.r.ae1.k.t.ih0.k.ah0.l.iy0]

Practically means nearly, like being practically broke if you have three dollars left in the whole world. If you have practically no free time, you have nearly no free time. If your hair is practically blonde, it is almost blonde.

Example Sentences:
He'd known the old man practically all his life.
I know people who find it practically impossible to give up smoking.
We need to discuss the issue practically (meaning sensibly) before we make any decisions.
Practically speaking, Alaska is too far to go for just a few days.
The project is practically complete.
Football is practically a religion in some places.