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

• 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

Its electric drivetrain was practically silent. —Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025

Using photons to create keys This technology harnesses the principles of quantum mechanics, using photons—individual particles of light—to create cryptographic keys that are practically impossible to intercept without detection. —Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025

Jagger practically broke into a trot down the carpet, tugging girlfriend Melanie Hamrick along. —Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025

Bernie Sanders, practically yelling into the phone, reminded me of the repression that has historically kept socialists at the margins of American politics. —Eric Lach, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 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