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

On the island, buildings are practically invisible, built around existing trees instead of bulldozing the landscape. —Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025

These full-size replicas are practically carbon copies of memorable vehicles from blockbuster movies and hit TV series. —Charles Singh, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025

This effort to create a more practically useful, health-conscious AI platform comes as the debate over harms from other bots continues to intensify. —Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2025

In Germany, where beer is practically mother’s milk, a typical supermarket has a wall of shelves filled with no-alcohol brews that are nearly indistinguishable from the alcoholic versions. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 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