How to Use "Practical" with Example Sentences

practical (adj): useful; realistic; sensible

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Used with verbs:

"She is very practical."
(be: is/am/are)

"The plan didn't seem practical."
(seem, sound, look, prove)

Used with nouns:

"My friend is not a very practical person."
(person, woman, man)

"Let me give you some practical advice."
(advice, tips)

"This theory has no practical use."
(use)

"Is there a practical alternative?"
(alternative, solution)

"He doesn't have any practical skills."
(skills, knowledge)