practically

adverb/ˈpræktɪkli/CEFR B2

প্রায়, কার্যত; বাস্তবক্ষেত্রে

Meaning

Almost, or in terms of what actually happens rather than theory.

Example sentences

  • The hall was practically empty.হলঘরটি প্রায় ফাঁকাই ছিল।
  • Practically speaking, we cannot afford it.বাস্তবে বলতে গেলে, আমাদের সামর্থ্য নেই।

A common mistake

He practically finished the work — every last page.→He practically finished the work — only two pages were left.

The commonest sense is almost, which means something is still missing. If you mean he did it in a hands-on way, say in practice or in a practical way, so the reader is not left wondering.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: almost, virtually

Antonyms: theoretically

Similar words, and what each means

  • almost

    প্রায়

    Very close to but not quite.

  • virtually

    প্রায়; ভার্চুয়ালি

    Almost completely, or by means of a computer rather than in person.

  • realistically

    বাস্তবসম্মতভাবে, বাস্তবতা মেনে

    In a way that accepts what is actually possible.

Other English words for “প্রায়, কার্যত; বাস্তবক্ষেত্রে”

  • nearly

    Almost; not completely.

  • almost

    Very close to but not quite.

  • roughly

    Approximately; not exactly.

  • approximately

    Used to show that an amount is not exact.

  • about

    On the subject of something; or approximately.

  • approximate

    Close to the real figure but not exact.

Word family

Words built on the same root. Learning them together is faster than learning them apart.

  • practiseverbঅনুশীলন করা, চর্চা করা
  • practicalitynounবাস্তবতা, প্রায়োগিকতা
  • practicaladjectiveব্যবহারিক

“practically” elsewhere on EnglishBD

Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “practically” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • বিশেষভাবে, বিশেষ উদ্দেশ্যে
    • • এছাড়াও, তাছাড়া
    • • বাস্তবসম্মতভাবে, সম্ভবপরভাবে
    • • প্রায়, কার্যত; বাস্তবক্ষেত্রে
    Show the answer

    প্রায়, কার্যত; বাস্তবক্ষেত্রে — practically (adverb) — প্রায়, কার্যত; বাস্তবক্ষেত্রে. Almost, or in terms of what actually happens rather than theory.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “practically”?

    • • accurately
    • • almost
    • • concurrently
    • • continuously
    Show the answer

    almost — almost — প্রায়. Very close to but not quite.

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