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

The message sent to Xbox employees and shared publicly via Xbox Wire last night paints a grim picture for practically every facet of the Xbox division. —Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026

The loose-fitting Levi’s 94 Baggy Wide-leg Jeans are practically designed to be traveled in with their forgiving fit from hip to ankle and a size range running from 24 to 32. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026

And even when your team loses—as they are practically guaranteed to do at some point—fans still get something out of the social act of following a team. —Veronique Greenwood, Time, 11 June 2026

For example, by Sunday night, the measure had caught up and was practically in a tie, with the no votes ahead by a slim 11,500 votes. —Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 10 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