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practically

prac·ti·cal·ly [ práktikəlee ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
1. almost: very nearly but not quite
It was practically impossible to hear what was going on because of the noise.

2. in practical way: in a way that is useful, sensible, or practical
We've got to look at this thing practically.

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