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

• about
• all but
• almost
• borderline
• fair [chiefly British]
• fairly
• feckly [chiefly Scottish]
• more or less
• most
• much
• near
• nearly
• next to
• nigh
• somewhere
• virtually
• well-nigh

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 one study, drivers of expensive cars practically aimed at pedestrians. —Pat Beall, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2025

But now, with not just musicians but the wider world worried about recession (or worse?), these Depression anthems felt practically ripe on the vine. —Chris Willman, Variety, 22 June 2025

This series, from Dawson’s Creek creator Kevin Williamson, follows the Buckleys, who at one time practically ruled their small North Carolina waterfront town. —Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 21 June 2025

Plus, King is practically the reason Oprah put them on her 2024 Favorite Things List! —Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 20 June 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