Practically
Practically adverb - Very close to but not completely.
Rather and practically are semantically related in amount topic. In some cases you can replace term "Rather" with "Practically", this adverbs are similar, when it comes to topics like quantity, nearly.
Rather
Rather adverb - By choice or preference.
Practically and rather are semantically related in nearly topic. Sometimes you can replace term "Practically" with "Rather", this adverbs are similar.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Nabari no Ou features a rather creepy scene where Hattori is practically hitting on Yoite - "You really are diligent and smart... as well as beautiful."
Source: No Yay -
Though given where the half-circle-up is, it does rather suggest Kratos takes an unholy amount of time getting out of the practically nothing he's usually almost wearing.
Source: Video Game / God of War Series -
Not to mention the rather creepy scene where Hattori is practically hitting on Yoite - "You really are diligent and smart... as well as beautiful."
Source: Foe Yay / Anime
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