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

Maximizing credit card points is practically its own subculture, with various ways to get the best value to match your lifestyle and spending habits. — Alexis Berger, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026

Morally and practically, vegetarianism doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing proposition. — Caitlin Dewey, Vox, 10 Nov. 2026

But opposition to the ICC is practically a consensus position on the US Right. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 8 Nov. 2026

Insider tip Don’t miss a visit to the ice-cream cart that sits, practically beckoning guests over, at the side of the main pool. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026