Synonyms for

Practically

Verb / ˈpræktɪkli: / / ˈpræktɪkʌli: / Another word for practically — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Almost, nearly, or virtually.

Synonyms & similar words

much almost nearly virtually essentially basically fundamentally largely mainly mostly roughly approximately about around near borderline

Synonyms by register

Formal

virtually effectively essentially in effect

Informal

almost nearly pretty much basically

Literary

all but tantamount to

Antonyms

theoretically hypothetically imaginarily abstractly conceptually in theory

Common collocations

  • practically impossible
  • practically perfect
  • practically speaking
  • practically useless
  • practically identical
  • practically finished
  • practically guaranteed

Word family

adjective practical
adverb practically

Usage note

Often used informally to mean 'almost' or 'virtually'. Be mindful of register when using it in formal contexts, as 'virtually' or 'effectively' might be preferred.

Example sentences

  1. I practically finished my homework.
  2. You practically scared me!
  3. He practically lives at the gym.
  4. She practically broke her ankle running.
  5. We practically missed our flight.

Quotes

  • "I have practically spent my life in the car, but I cannot go on living as I have been." - Enzo Ferrari
  • "I practically live in my car." - Gwen Stefani
  • "I practically ran out of gas." - Jay Leno

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