Approximately and Practically

Approximately

Approximately adverb - Close to but not exactly.
Usage example: it takes approximately three hours to drive to Dallas

Practically is a synonym for approximately. In some cases you can use "Practically" instead the word "Approximately" as an adverb or a conjunction or an adjective or a preposition.

Practically

Practically adverb - Very close to but not completely.

Approximately is a synonym for practically in almost topic. You can use "Approximately" instead the word "Practically" as an adverb or an adjective or a conjunction or a preposition.

Both words in one sentence

  • Trend Aesop Judge Dredd has inspired tons of these in its approximately 30 years of existence, as the comic takes place in a future dystopia where most humans are practically permanently unemployed and take up unusual hobbies, trends, and activities to pass the time.
    Source: Trend Aesop
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