Mostly
Mostly adverb - For the most part.
Usage example: the weather this month has been mostly mild
Practically and mostly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Practically" instead an adverb "Mostly".
Nearby Word: most
Practically
Practically adverb - Very close to but not completely.
Usage example: practically everyone agreed to help
Mostly and practically are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mostly" instead an adverb "Practically".
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Similarly, the three fairies, who were practically the driving force of much of the original film's plot, mostly serve as Plucky Comic Relief off in the sidelines here.
Source: Film / Maleficent -
The show featured a considerable amount of slapstick (mostly mess), though almost no actual violence, but Maid Marian herself is practically never a victim, even when all of the rest of her band are.
Source: Beauty Is Never Tarnished - How much they fit the "Romantic love is practically guaranteed" part of this trope mostly depends on which side of the Ship-to-Ship Combat you are.
Source: Girl of My Dreams
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