(~s)
Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.
1.
The ~ aspects of something involve real situations and events, rather than just ideas and theories.
We can offer you ~ suggestions on how to increase the fibre in your daily diet...
This ~ guidebook teaches you about relaxation, coping skills, and time management.
? theoretical
ADJ: usu ADJ n
2.
You describe people as ~ when they make sensible decisions and deal effectively with problems.
You were always so ~, Maria...
He lacked any of the ~ common sense essential in management.
= down-to-earth
? im~
ADJ: usu v-link ADJ approval
3.
Practical ideas and methods are likely to be effective or successful in a real situation.
Although the causes of cancer are being uncovered, we do not yet have any ~ way to prevent it...
ADJ: usu ADJ n
4.
You can describe clothes and things in your house as ~ when they are suitable for a particular purpose rather than just being fashionable or attractive.
Our clothes are lightweight, fashionable, ~ for holidays.
? im~
ADJ
5.
A ~ is an examination or a lesson in which you make things or do experiments rather than simply writing answers to questions. (mainly BRIT)
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