PRACTICALLY Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

practically

adverb

ˈprak-ti-k(ə-)lē

Definition of practically

as in almost

very close to but not completely practically everyone agreed to help

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Recent Examples of practically The team has been out of contention practically since the season started. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026 Skip digging, rolling, or visible panty lines — the best seamless underwear should practically disappear once you get dressed. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 In the years since, Afghanistan has practically vanished from American foreign policy discussion. — Laurel Miller, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026 Fairview was settled by Cox’s great-great-great-great grandfather in 1859, and his family is practically built into the infrastructure of the place. — Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for practically

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But the franchise — Oren Peli’s indie film was originally shot in 2006 for $15,000 and brought in almost $200 million — comes with its own young evergreen fan base.

— Frank Rizzo, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Extensive coastal flooding is almost guaranteed, scientists say.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of almost

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This also includes the largest American variant, the western mastiff, with a wingspan of nearly two feet, and the smallest, the thumb-sized, nickel-weighing western pipistrelle, also called the canyon bat.

— Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
In a Facebook post with nearly 500 likes and 40 comments as of Friday afternoon, the Gagnons spoke about their experience establishing the brewery and its part in the local community.

— John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of nearly

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Satellite imagery showed virtually nothing remaining of the post, which is a significant hub for trade and tourism.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
The five-week assault at the beginning of the war wiped out Iran's limited air force, including its air defenses, and virtually all of its navy, aside from small speed boats.

— Greg Myre, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026

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