practically
/ˈpɹæk.tɪ.k(ə.)li/ adverb B2- In practice; in effect or in actuality, though possibly not officially, technically, or legally. · Stalin was not technically or legally the head of state but was practically so.
- Almost completely; almost entirely. · Near-synonyms: effectively, nearly, virtually· He was practically uneducated, barely able to read and write a simple sentence.
- With respect to practices or a practice. · He wasn't very good with words or numbers; he was more of a practically minded person· He was practically educated and lacked theoretical depth.
- In a way that is practical: feasibly; unchallengingly. · practically achievable
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“It’s a very rare bird—practically extinct—in England now, but all things are possible upon the moor.
“Quite, quite alone,” replied the man—“or, at least, practically so, for my poor wife, who is the only person in the house besides myself, is laid up with illness, and unable to render me the least assistance, poor thing!”
For some years he has practically withdrawn from the business, in which he is said to have massed considerable wealth.
“It is interesting, chemically, no doubt,” I answered, “but practically——”
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