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

Montalvo recounted that between January and March, his band had practically no performances. —Juan Cordoba, Arkansas Online, 12 Jan. 2026

Weir practically lived on the road, touring nonstop since 1965, ensuring the Dead’s music lived on. —Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2026

Despite his positive words about the regime, which is practically unchanged save Maduro’s absence, in the last few days Trump has made overtures to María Corina Machado, the Nobel Peace Prize winner and opposition leader who was barred from running in Venezuela’s 2024 general election. —Nbc News, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026

The band’s other drummer, Mickey Hart, practically an original member since joining in 1967, is also alive at 82. —Andrew Dalton, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 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