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realistically

adv. sent.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɹiəˈɫɪstɪkɫi// UK //ɹiəlˈɪstɪkli// re·al·is·ti·cal·ly

adv. in a way that is sensible and based on what is actually possible. You use this when you want to be honest about the facts of a situation.

adv. in a manner that is consistent with reality or practical possibilities. Often used to introduce a pragmatic assessment of a situation.


SIMPLE

Realistically, we cannot finish this work by tomorrow.

CONTEXTUAL

Realistically, the team needs at least two more weeks to test the software before the public launch.

COMPLEX

While the initial proposal was ambitious, the board had to consider what could realistically be achieved within the current fiscal year's budget constraints.

Antonyms
Usage

Often functions as a sentence adverb, placed at the beginning of a clause to set the tone for the statement.

Pitfall

We must think realistic about the cost.We must think realistically about the cost.Learners often use the adjective 'realistic' when the adverbial form 'realistically' is required to modify a verb.

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