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

Outside the car was the Pacific Ocean, practically the whole time. —Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Nov. 2025

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Gap Vegan Leather Bomber Jacket A bomber jacket is a classic that can be worn practically year-round, but this vegan leather version from Gap takes on a winter tone thanks to the removable faux fur collar. —Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025

Yet football, which the Ivies practically invented—ills and all—remains a different beast. —Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 28 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