But how can we pay for it?’ said John practically.

What's " practically" in this sentence?

Please explain in very very simple

Question

But how can we pay for it?’ said John practically.

What's " practically" in this sentence?

Please explain in very very simple

Answer

I agree with Daniela.    I would also argue that the adverb 'practically' is not being used very well here, as it's not really referring to how he's speaking, but to the idea behind what he's saying.

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I think „solution minded“ is what is implied here; he asks how to pay so he doesn’t know how. Maybe „pragmatically“ would be better suited?