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

Halloween is practically a national holiday in the Klum household. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

And establishing that Omar or her family deliberately lied about her age would be complicated, because birth records are practically nonexistent in Somalia. — Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026

As the Taylor & Byrne office stresses over the interview, Cathcarts surveys the several tabloid stories that have come out about it while practically licking their lips. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026

The non-partisan Center for Automotive Research pegs Chinese carmakers’ share of the global market at 25% as of 2025, up from 14% in 2020 and practically zero not that long ago. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 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