practically

adverb

prac·​ti·​cal·​ly ˈprak-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce practically (audio)
Synonyms of practicallynext
1
: in a practical manner
look practically at the problem
2
: almost, nearly
practically everyone

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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.
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The shed behind his home is practically a science lab, full of jugs and evaporators and gallons of sap. — Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 From Mojave Ghost to Bal D’Afrique, its scents line the fragrance walls of the industry’s most fabulous faces, practically fly off retailers’s virtual shelves, and admittedly, help set the standard of what an indie brand could be. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 There are practically countless waterfalls, lookout points, and short hikes along the way. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026 Yet the 103-win Milwaukee Brewers and 98-win Tampa Bay Rays were the best teams in their respective leagues practically all season. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for practically

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First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of practically was in 1571

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practically

adverb
prac·​ti·​cal·​ly ˈprak-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce practically (audio)
1
: in a practical manner
talked practically about the problem
2
: almost, nearly
practically everyone went to the game
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