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 gods stay largely out of sight In Homer’s original poem, the gods hold meetings, argue, play favorites and meddle so routinely in human affairs that Athena is practically a second protagonist. — Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

In practically every case, this has worked to the benefit of users. — Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

His Portuguese-immigrant father, Miguel, moved to the gorge in 1984, when tourism in the area was practically unheard of. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 July 2026

Embrace Seasonal Cooking Summer’s produce practically does the work for you. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026