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

Gustin saw online spaces for moms to gather and share their experiences, but found opportunities for dads to do the same practically nonexistent. —Christian Dashiell Published, Parents, 18 June 2026

Landis is practically a one-woman operation inside the Montgomery County warehouse. —Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 18 June 2026

Eight years later, practically to the day, Springsteen played a private show at the White House for Obama and his senior staff in the East Room. —Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2026

Businesses across industries are practically drowning in information. —David Caines, Forbes.com, 18 June 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