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

• 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

Red Cup Day is practically its own national holiday at this point, and enthusiasm for the Starbucks event isn’t slowing down in the slightest. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025

Her agent is very impressed and can practically see the residuals checks for potential new projects coming in. —Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025

Springsteen went into the Count Basie Theatre in New Jersey to do this new rendering, joined in the subtlest possible way by two sidemen whose contributions are so slight, they’re practically sidelined. —Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025

Let’s discuss a topic that’s practically taboo in FPL. —Holly Shand, New York Times, 23 Oct. 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