practically free

/ˈpræktɪkli fri/

almost free

The app offers premium features practically free with ads.

The app provides premium features at no cost, except for ads.

informal

Costing very little or nothing, with minimal or negligible expenses

You can get high-quality software practically free if you know where to look.

You can obtain high-quality software for almost no cost if you know where to find it.

The event is practically free if you bring your own food and drinks.

The event costs almost nothing if you bring your own food and drinks.

Often used to emphasize that something is free or nearly free, sometimes with minor conditions.

Collocations

practically free of chargealmost free, with no or minimal cost

without any cost

a free item given as a promotional offer

This phrase is often used in marketing, promotions, or casual conversations to emphasize affordability.

Ensure the context makes it clear that 'practically free' means almost free, not completely free.

Derived from the combination of 'practically' (almost, in effect) and 'free' (not costing anything).

Commonly used in informal contexts to describe something that is free or very low-cost, often with minor conditions or exceptions.

practically

almost, in effect

adverb

free

not costing anything

adjective

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