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

Shop standouts like this vacation-ready crochet pick that’s practically begging to be worn on the beach. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 25 July 2026

These flowy palazzo pants are practically made for summer travel days. — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

Tracking the sky to such depths, such resolution and for such a long time practically guarantees that a bevy of weird and baffling phenomena will emerge from the LSST data. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 24 July 2026

Its interior is refined, and its quality is practically unmatched. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 22 July 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