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practically was
[ˈpræktɪkli wɑz]
verb phrase
praticamente era
1.
Was almost or nearly in a practical sense; was essentially or for all practical purposes
He practically was a father to her even though they weren't related.
Ele praticamente era um pai para ela, embora não fossem parentes.
2.
In a realistic or pragmatic manner, was almost certainly true
By the time she graduated, she practically was running the entire department.
Quando se formou, ela praticamente era quem dirigia todo o departamento.
Synonyms
was essentially
was virtually
was nearly
was almost
was in effect
Antonyms
was literally
was technically not
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
praticamente era
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
praticamente era
Standard usage in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
was all but
was for all intents and purposes
might as well have been
was next to
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