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in practice

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪn ˈpræktɪs/

in practice means: In real situations, rather than only in plans or ideas.

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IN REALITYB2

In real situations, rather than only in plans or ideas.

  • The plan works in practice.
  • In practice, few people follow that rule.
  • It sounded easy, but in practice it took hours.

Similar words: actually, in reality, in effect

Opposites: in theory

Common phrases: work in practice, in practice it, difficult in practice

KEEPING SKILLSC1

Doing an activity often enough to keep your skill at it.

  • I play daily to stay in practice.
  • She kept in practice by sketching her friends.
  • Are you still in practice at chess?

How to use it: keep/stay in practice (I play every weekend to keep in practice.)

Opposites: out of practice

Common phrases: keep in practice, stay in practice, be in practice

Questions about in practice

What does in practice mean?

In real situations, rather than only in plans or ideas.

What is in practice in other languages?

Türkçe: pratikte · Español: en la práctica · Français: en pratique · Deutsch: in der Praxis · Italiano: in pratica · 日本語: 実際には

How do you pronounce in practice?

It is pronounced /ɪn ˈpræktɪs/.

How do you use in practice in a sentence?

The plan works in practice. In practice, few people follow that rule.

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