Practically
Practically adverb - Very close to but not completely.
Usually and practically are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Usually" instead an adverb "Practically".
Usually
Usually adverb - According to the usual course of things.
Practically and usually are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Practically" instead an adverb "Usually".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- much and practically
- much and usually
- largely and practically
- largely and usually
- altogether and practically
- altogether and usually
- primarily and practically
- primarily and usually
- roughly and practically
- roughly and usually
- chiefly and practically
- chiefly and usually
- mostly and practically
- mostly and usually
Both words in one sentence
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As a face, Ryback was practically unstoppable, usually requiring massive amounts of interference or a well-organized group like The Shield to be defeated.
Source: Wrestling / Ryback -
Though in a flip of how this trope usually works, male Monks and Geomancers are practically shirtless and male Mimes wear a similar outfit.
Source: Chainmail Bikini - Practically every film based on her takes the approach that one of the many claimants to being Anastasia (usually Anna Anderson, or a made up person) really was the Princess/Grand Duchess.
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