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

Californian diner Malibu 90265 serves juicy lobster rolls and Bloody Marys that are practically meals in their own right, as well as Micheladas that come with tuna tacos popping out of the top. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026

But those three comedians sound practically like Rakim or Eminem next to the vast majority of 1980s Chicago Bears players, who were also forced to do a line dance. —Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026

Many of the children in these cases had been removed from their parents and put into foster care or formally adopted—a process that is practically impossible to reverse. —Ben Taub, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026

Brass accents have practically defined the past few years in interior design—especially cozy kitchen design—becoming a go-to finish for adding warmth, character, and a touch of vintage charm. —Cori Sears, The Spruce, 25 Jan. 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