practically

adverb

prac·​ti·​cal·​ly ˈprak-ti-k(ə-)lē 

1

: in a practical manner

look practically at the problem

2

: almost, nearly

practically everyone

Synonyms of practically

• almost
• nearly
• virtually

Examples of practically in a Sentence

The room's ceiling was so low that we practically had to crawl.

I talk to him practically everyday.

The project is practically complete.

Football is practically a religion in some places.

Practically speaking, Alaska is too far to go for just a few days.

Recent Examples on the Web

In a city where animal rights are practically civic doctrine and oat milk has a stronger lobby than most politicians, Diaz showing up at a bird fight lands as a direct shot to LA culture. —Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026

This white dress outfit practically demands to be accessorized with an Aperol spritz, a pastel Vespa, and a sandy beach. —Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 14 May 2026

Some dresses practically beg to be packed for a summer trip, and this linen mini immediately landed in that category for me. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026

This is the kind of title that practically begs you not to read its contents. —Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 14 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

practically

adverb

prac·​ti·​cal·​ly ˈprak-ti-k(ə-)lē 

1

: in a practical manner

talked practically about the problem

2

: almost, nearly

practically everyone went to the game