Ingles

practically

gb/pɹˈæktɪkəli/ us/pɹˈæktɪkəli/
B1 Ingles
~ 1000
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adverb B1 property
1

Almost, but not entirely

Used when something is very close to being true or finished, but not 100%.

Padron ng paggamit: practically [adjective/adverb/verb phrase]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'practically' with 'practice' or 'practical', which have different meanings.
Mga kasingkahulugan
almost (Most common equivalent; interchangeable in most contexts.) | virtually (Slightly more formal; often used in written English.)
Mga kasalungat
completely (Opposite in meaning, indicating totality rather than near-totality.)
Mga kolokasyon
practically impossible |practically empty |practically finished |practically speaking
Mga tema
daily life |communication |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • The store was practically empty by the time we arrived.
  • She’s practically finished with her project.
  • It’s practically impossible to park here on weekends.
  • They’re practically neighbors, living just two houses apart.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The room is practically empty.
  • He is practically ready to go.
  • It is practically dark outside.
  • She is practically done with her homework.
adverb B2 property
2

In a realistic, sensible manner

In a way that is about real situations and what works best.

Padron ng paggamit: think/act/practically
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Some learners confuse this sense with 'almost', but here it means 'in a sensible way'. Context usually clarifies the difference.
Mga kasingkahulugan
realistically (Focuses on being true to real conditions or facts.) | sensibly (Focuses on using good judgment and logic.)
Mga kasalungat
unrealistically (Opposite in meaning, indicating ideas or actions not based on reality.)
Mga kolokasyon
think practically |approach practically |deal with practically
Mga tema
problem solving |daily life |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • We need to think practically about how to solve this issue.
  • She approached the problem practically, focusing on the available resources.
  • Practically speaking, we can’t afford a new car right now.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • We must think practically about the plan.
  • He solved the problem practically.
  • Practically speaking, we should wait until next week.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
practically
IPA
GB/pɹˈæktɪkəli/
US/pɹˈæktɪkəli/
Mga pantig at diin
prac - tic - ally (3 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (prac)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: practically
  • Plural: practicallies
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
practicallies noun
Core family
practice noun A2 practical adjective A2
Related words
practicality noun B2 practitioner noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
impractical adjective B2 impractically adverb
Advanced or less common
practicable adjective C1
Mga ekspresyon

practically speaking

1
/pɹˈæktɪkəli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase

Considering things realistically

Used before saying what is true in real life situations, even if it is different from theory.

Mga Halimbawa
  • Practically speaking, we don't have enough time to finish today.
  • Practically speaking, that plan will cost too much.

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