Word
practically
Phoneticsprac·ti·cal·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɹæktɪkəɫi/
UK/pɹˈæktɪkli/
Adverb of degree
Definitions
01almost or nearly
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adv. almost or very nearly. You use this to show that something is true for all practical purposes.
adv. used as a degree modifier meaning virtually or almost entirely. It indicates that while a statement might not be technically absolute, it is true in effect.
Español:prácticamente
“I have practically finished my homework, so I can go out now.”
“By the time the rescue team arrived, the old wooden structure had practically collapsed under the weight of the heavy snow.”
02in a realistic way
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adv. in a way that is sensible, useful, or likely to work in real life.
adv. in a manner relating to practice or action rather than theory; realistically or feasibly.
“We need to look at this problem practically if we want to solve it today.”
“The architect approached the renovation practically, focusing on structural integrity before considering the aesthetic details of the facade.”
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03in reality
C1 · Advanced Formal
adv. how something actually works in real life, even if the rules say something else.
adv. in effect or in actuality, often contrasted with what is official, formal, or theoretical.
“The two companies are practically the same, as they share the same owner.”
“Although the two nations are technically at peace, the border has been practically closed to all civilian traffic for over a decade.”
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Real-World Examples
“This is as close as we’re going to get to that process.”
Today, it would be practically impossible for the caspian tiger to re-establish its former range.” “Then Lily realised there was a clinic practically on her doorstep - at a location she hadn't expected.” Etymology
From practical + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0