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.

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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