Overall and Practically

Overall

Overall adverb - For the most part.
Usage example: overall, this is a good speech, but it could use a little humor

Practically and overall are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Practically" instead an adverb "Overall".

Practically

Practically adverb - Very close to but not completely.

Overall and practically are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Overall" instead an adverb "Practically".

Both words in one sentence

  • Kuroshitsuji II: After he killed Alois, Claude abducted Ciel, drugged him, practically drowned him, and overall screwed with his head to accomplish his goals.
  • Webcomic / Mario Adventures Mario and Luigi practically looked the same (other than their clothing) when the comic started, but as time went on, Mario and Luigi gradually gained a more stylistic difference and the overall art style became more consistent.
  • During the intro to Epic Mickey, after Mickey practically ruined Wasteland for everyone in it, we're reintroduced to Mickey's overall history throughout the years, from Steamboat Willie, to Fantasia, to Mickey's Christmas Carol.
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