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

Krishna decided to design a system that would remove other contaminants and be practically usable by the communities who may not have access to water treatment facilities. —Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026

Potier decodes that practically illegible document and creates a 3-D realization that grows from a fantastically complex swirl of interlocking geometries. —Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026

This city takes coffee seriously, so settling into Café Vita, one of Seattle’s indie coffee shops, is practically a rainy-day ritual. —Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026

For many years, Marbella and the Hotel Don Carlos were practically synonymous. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 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