Practically — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb /ˈprak-ti-k(ə-)lē/ prac·ti·cal·ly

Meaning & Definition of Practically

Practically (adverb)

  1. in a practical manner
  2. almost, nearly

Practically (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. very close to but not completely

    "practically everyone agreed to help"

    similar: 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, as good as, just about, pretty much, within an inch of
    related: appreciably, by and large, chiefly, largely, mainly, mostly, kind of, partially, partly, somewhat
    near: absolutely, altogether, completely, entirely, fully, plain, plumb (chiefly dialect), quite, thoroughly, totally, utterly, well, wholly, barely, hardly, scarcely

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Practically

The most common words with a similar meaning to Practically:

Chiefly British: fair
Chiefly Scottish: feckly
about, all but, almost, borderline, fairly, more or less, most, much, near, nearly, next to, nigh, somewhere, virtually, well-nigh, as good as, just about, pretty much, within an inch of

Related Words for Practically

appreciably, by and large, chiefly, largely, mainly, mostly, kind of, partially, partly, somewhat

Near Antonyms of Practically

absolutely, altogether, completely, entirely, fully, plain, plumb, quite, thoroughly, totally, utterly, well, wholly, barely, hardly, scarcely

Origin & Etymology of Practically

First known use: 1571

Frequently Asked Questions about Practically

What does "Practically" mean?

"Practically" means in a practical manner. As an adverb, it is defined as: in a practical manner.

What is another word for "Practically"?

Other words for "Practically" include about, all but, almost, borderline, fair, fairly, feckly and more or less. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Practically" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Practically"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Practically". Common alternatives include about, all but, almost, borderline, fair, fairly, feckly, more or less, most and much.

How do you use "Practically" in a sentence?

Examples of "Practically" in a sentence: "practically everyone agreed to help".

Is "Practically" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Practically" is an adverb.

How do you pronounce "Practically"?

"Practically" is pronounced /ˈprak-ti-k(ə-)lē/ and divided into syllables as prac·ti·cal·ly.

What is the origin of the word "Practically"?

First known use: 1571.

What is another word for "Practically" meaning "very close to but not completely"?

When "Practically" (adverb) means very close to but not completely, synonyms include about, all but, almost, borderline, fair and fairly.