Practically

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈpræktɪkli/

Definitions of practically

adjective of, relating to, or consisting of practice or action

Example Sentences

A1 I am practically finished with my homework.

A2 She is practically fluent in French.

B1 The project is practically complete, just a few more details to finalize.

B2 The new software update is practically flawless.

C1 His knowledge of the subject is practically unparalleled.

C2 The chef's culinary skills are practically legendary.

adverb in a practical manner; in practice; almost

Example Sentences

A1 She practically lives at the library.

A2 I practically finished all my homework.

B1 He practically ran the entire marathon.

B2 The project is practically complete.

C1 The new technology is practically revolutionary.

C2 Her skills are practically unmatched in the industry.

Examples of practically in a Sentence

formal The new software update has made the system practically flawless.

informal I've been practicing so much, I'm practically a pro now.

slang I've been hitting the gym every day, so I'm practically ripped.

figurative After the renovation, the old house practically looked brand new.

Grammatical Forms of practically

past tense

practically

plural

practically

comparative

more practically

superlative

most practically

present tense

practically

future tense

will practically

perfect tense

have practically

continuous tense

is practically

singular

practically

positive degree

practically

infinitive

to practically

gerund

practically

participle

practically

Origin and Evolution of practically

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'practically' originated from the Latin word 'practicus' meaning practical or pertaining to action.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'practically' evolved to mean in a practical manner or almost, indicating a close approximation rather than exactness.