Synonyms of practically

practically

adverb

ˈprak-ti-k(ə-)lē 

as in almost

very close to but not completely

practically everyone agreed to help

Synonyms & Similar Words

• almost
• nearly
• virtually
• fairly
• about
• most
• somewhere
• just about
• pretty much
• well-nigh
• mostly
• as good as
• nigh
• next to
• largely
• more or less
• fair
• much
• feckly
• near
• mainly
• all but
• within an inch of
• borderline
• somewhat
• partially
• chiefly
• appreciably
• partly
• by and large
• kind of

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• completely
• absolutely
• entirely
• quite
• fully
• thoroughly
• altogether
• totally
• well
• wholly
• utterly
• plain
• barely
• hardly
• plumb
• scarcely

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of practically

The duo leaned all the way into the era’s punk-rock aesthetic, serving the kind of rebellious, perfectly undone style that practically defined the early aughts. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026

Benton’s Old Fashioned This is a drink that practically started a cocktail revolution on its own. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026

So Daniels and the Commanders find themselves in practically the exact same scenario while veteran Marcus Mariota will start at quarterback for the Commanders – at least this week. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Every visitor must exit through the Blood Room, a gruesomely immersive space whose walls are streaked, smeared, splattered and practically dripping with the red stuff. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026