Collocations with "practically"

so difficult to see that it is almost as if it is not there

To be impossible to defeat in effect or for all practical purposes.

Means something is so difficult to understand that it might as well be impossible.

useful in a real or practical way, not just in theory

To make something so likely that it is almost a certainty.

Means 'in effect' or 'virtually' inseparable.

to almost or virtually throw someone or something

To almost explode, a near synonym of 'nearly explode', used for emphasis.

to disregard something in effect or practice

Indicates virtually or almost completely unaffected.

Essentially or nearly obligatory, though not officially required.

Similar to 'almost speechless', meaning virtually unable to speak.

Means 'in effect' or 'nearly' unnoticed.

Indicates a near-total absence of a quality or thing.

Used to say that something almost seems to be encouraging a particular (usually negative) reaction or outcome.

To almost accuse someone, without stating it directly.

To be so close to motionless as to make no difference; virtually immobile.

To push something or someone with such enthusiasm or force that it is almost a shove.

almost skip, used to emphasize extreme happiness or excitement