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

His videos, recorded in his logging truck with a beaming smile and Australian accent, went viral practically overnight. —Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 22 Nov. 2025

Right now, there are meetings, calls, and work on the points practically every hour—provisions that can change a lot. —Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025

The show has a two-person cast, and the pair share the stage for practically the entire runtime. —Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025

Nvidia’s chips power part of practically every major AI venture, meaning investors will scrutinize its earnings as well as chief executive Jensen Huang’s remarks. —John Towfighi, CNN Money, 19 Nov. 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