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

• about
• all but
• almost
• borderline
• fair [chiefly British]
• fairly
• feckly [chiefly Scottish]
• more or less
• most
• much
• near
• nearly
• next to
• nigh
• somewhere
• virtually
• well-nigh

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

From that point on, they've been practically attached at the hip, often dressing alike and taking in Broadway musicals. —Glamour, 4 May 2025

Going nine innings was commonplace, now practically unknown. —Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025

Mainstream streaming services’ lack of interest in not only political documentaries, but practically all independent doc fare, has made regional film festivals, like the annual Margaret Mead Film Festival, vital to the life of a nonfiction film. —Addie Morfoot, Variety, 2 May 2025

Launched five years ago, the brand is growing fast despite the difficult environment, practically doubling the business with its fall 2025 collection, now sold in nearly 40 doors. —Miles Socha, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025

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