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 Commandos and Special Ops agents were practically unarmed. — David Szondy august 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026 Yet, in her relatively short career, practically every accomplishment of Eala’s comes with a historic superlative. — Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026 The city’s vibrant neighborhoods and residents, along with its dynamic music scene, practically form their own character. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 The team has been out of contention practically since the season started. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for practically

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She is based in New York City and can almost always be found at a hot yoga class or on an evening Central Park walk.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
The service industry reached a level of convenience that still seems almost utopian.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of almost

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The two payment apps together account for nearly 85% of UPI transactions by value and 81% by volume, as per a report by Indian brokerage Ambit Capital.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
The $177 billion finding represents nearly 10% of federal discretionary spending, the groups said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of nearly

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By the ’50s, the accessory that launched a riot was virtually extinct.

— Michele Metych Britannica Editors Sep. 4, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026
The Future Has Arrived | Cybercab Unlike the case with virtually every other robotaxi business, Tesla kept this launch suspiciously quiet.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026

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