practically

[prak-tik-lee] / ˈpræk tɪk li /

ADJECTIVE

almost; nearly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approximately basically essentially morally nearly virtually

STRONG

much

WEAK

about all but as good as as much as close to for all intents and purposes fundamentally in effect in essence most nigh well-nigh

Antonyms

WEAK

far not close

Example Sentences

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What the Hoosiers have also shown, however, is that it could be practically anyone next year.

From The Wall Street Journal

The costs of launching an act like Sienna Rose are practically zero, but her music is making an estimated £2,000 in royalties per week.

From BBC

On game days, former players said, the menu was practically set in stone.

From The Wall Street Journal

Stocks have shrugged off…practically everything in the first two weeks of the year.

From Barron's