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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These lightweight capris were practically made for travel days. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026 At just $20, these flowy pants are practically a steal, and can be worn everywhere from the beach to the airport. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026 Fetterman and McCormick even launched a joint fundraising committee, practically unheard-of for senators from different parties. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 31 July 2026 The jokes practically wrote themselves as an eclectic group of progressive pastors, imams and a rabbi walked into a room, finding their seats around a table to talk about religion and politics. — ABC News, 31 July 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/practically. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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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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