Merriam-Webster's Dictionary and Thesaurus - Merriam-Webster [1064]
Synonyms
antic, caper, escapade, frolic, monkeyshine, prank, trick—more at PRANK
prac·ti·cal·ly adverb 1 : in a practical manner
2 : very nearly but not exactly or entirely : ALMOST
Synonyms
about, almost, most, much, near, nearly, next to, nigh, some, virtually, well-nigh—more at ALMOST
practical nurse noun : a professional nurse without all of the qualifications of a registered nurse; especially : LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
1practice also prac·tise verb prac·ticed also prac·tised; prac·tic·ing also prac·tis·ing 1 : CARRY OUT, APPLY <~ what you preach>
2 : to perform or work at repeatedly so as to become proficient <~ tennis strokes>
3 : to do or perform customarily <~ politeness>
4 : to be professionally engaged in <~ law>
2practice also practise noun 1 : actual performance or application
2 : customary action : HABIT
3 : systematic exercise for proficiency
4 : the exercise of a profession; also : a professional business
Synonyms
[2] custom, fashion, habit, pattern, trick, way, wont—more at HABIT
[3] dry run, rehearsal, trial—more at REHEARSAL
[3] drill, exercise, routine, training, workout—more at EXERCISE
practiced also practised adjective 1 : made skillful or wise through experience
2 : learned by practice
Synonyms
[1] adroit, artful, delicate, dexterous, expert, masterful, masterly, skillful, virtuoso—more at SKILLFUL
[2] accomplished, ace, adept, crack, experienced, expert, master, masterful, masterly, proficient, seasoned, skilled, skillful, versed—more at EXPERIENCED
prac·ti·tion·er noun : one who practices a profession
prae·tor noun : an ancient Roman magistrate ranking below a consul
— prae·to·ri·an adjective
prag·mat·ic also prag·mat·i·cal adjective 1 : of or relating to practical affairs
2 : concerned with the practical consequences of actions or beliefs
— pragmatic noun
— prag·mat·i·cal·ly adverb
Synonyms
down-to-earth, earthy, hardheaded, matter-of-fact, practical, realistic—more at REALISTIC
prag·ma·tism noun : a practical approach to problems and affairs
prai·rie noun [ORIGIN: F, fr. OF praierie, fr. VL *prataria, fr. L pratum meadow]
: a broad tract of level or rolling grassland
Synonyms
down, grassland, plain, savanna, steppe, veld—more at PLAIN
prairie dog noun : an American burrowing black-tailed rodent related to the squirrels and living in colonies
prairie schooner noun : a covered wagon used by pioneers in cross-country travel
praise verb praised; prais·ing 1 : to express approval of
2 : to glorify (a divinity or a saint) esp. in song
— praise noun
Synonyms
[1] acclaim, applaud, cheer, crack up, hail, laud, salute, tout—more at ACCLAIM
[2] bless, extol, glorify, laud, magnify; also adore, deify, idolize, worship; acclaim, applaud, commend, compliment, hail, salute; celebrate, cheer, eulogize, rhapsodize; cite; flatter; crack up, recommend, tout
praise·wor·thy adjective : worthy of praise : LAUDABLE
Synonyms
admirable, commendable, creditable, laudable, meritorious—more at ADMIRABLE
pra·line noun [ORIGIN: F]
: a confection of nuts and sugar
pram noun, chiefly British
: PERAMBULATOR