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 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