Feb 1, 2005 12:57
19 yrs ago
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English term
Trias (X)
practically
Non-PRO
English
Social Sciences
Economics
what is meant by 'practically' here? is it the same like 'almost'?
The moment is ripe to solve the problem of why capitalism is triumphant in the West and stalling practically everywhere else.
The moment is ripe to solve the problem of why capitalism is triumphant in the West and stalling practically everywhere else.
Responses
| 5 +3 | pretty much |
Maria Nicholas (X)
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| 4 +8 | yes = almost |
CMJ_Trans (X)
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| 4 +1 | virtually |
Clauwolf
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| 4 -2 | Evidently |
Charlesp
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Responses
+3
4 mins
Selected
pretty much
Yes, it can mean "almost". You can also say "pretty much" or "virtually".
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "thanks"
+8
3 mins
yes = almost
virtually everywhere else
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
George Rabel
: [=
2 mins
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| agree |
Armorel Young
10 mins
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| agree |
Louise Mawbey
12 mins
|
| agree |
Cilian O'Tuama
32 mins
|
| agree |
Charlie Bavington
43 mins
|
| agree |
Melanie Nassar
1 hr
|
| agree |
Rebecca Hendry
1 hr
|
| agree |
RHELLER
2 hrs
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thanks to all
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+1
5 mins
-2
10 mins
Evidently
could say "almost," but "evidently" makes it clearer.
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
Arcoiris
: evidently does not means almost.
9 mins
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| disagree |
Cilian O'Tuama
: agree with almost, disagree with evidently
27 mins
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| disagree |
Charlie Bavington
: agree with Apricitas and Cilian here.
37 mins
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