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

In other words, they’re practically made for summer vacations. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026

The mountain’s slopes, which reach practically to the sea, also host a wealth of flora and fauna, including endemic species. — ABC News, 18 July 2026

Defense was practically non-existent from England and France throughout the game but in the second half, big scoring chances were omnipresent for both sides, requiring both Maignan and Henderson to make impressive saves. — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Just take Stella McCartney’s spring 2004 collection, which featured a flowing, organic dress practically made for a water nymph. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 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