practically

adverb

prac·​ti·​cal·​ly ˈprak-ti-k(ə-)lē 

1

: in a practical manner

look practically at the problem

2

: almost, nearly

practically everyone

Synonyms

• about
• all but
• almost
• borderline
• fair [chiefly British]
• fairly
• feckly [chiefly Scottish]
• more or less
• most
• much
• near
• nearly
• next to
• nigh
• somewhere
• virtually
• well-nigh

Examples of practically in a Sentence

The room's ceiling was so low that we practically had to crawl.

I talk to him practically everyday.

The project is practically complete.

Football is practically a religion in some places.

Practically speaking, Alaska is too far to go for just a few days.

Recent Examples on the Web

Jake has called out McGregor after practically every one of his victories in the boxing ring. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024

Hollywood quickly became flooded with cars, creating traffic gridlock and an acute lack of parking that left the business district struggling practically from Day One. —Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024

In fact, individuals with high-functioning ASD, particularly girls, learn to mask their symptoms to better fit in, making their condition practically invisible to others. —Hashim Hayat, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

Plus, for touch-ups on the go or display on ones vanity, its uses are practically endless. —Rachel Besser, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

practically

adverb

prac·​ti·​cal·​ly ˈprak-ti-k(ə-)lē 

1

: in a practical manner

talked practically about the problem

2

: almost, nearly

practically everyone went to the game