practically

[prak-tik-lee] / ˈpræk tɪk li /

ADJECTIVE

almost; nearly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approximately basically essentially morally nearly virtually

STRONG

much

WEAK

about all but as good as as much as close to for all intents and purposes fundamentally in effect in essence most nigh well-nigh

Antonyms

WEAK

far not close

Example Sentences

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But with AI, users can manipulate people’s voices and images to sing or say practically anything.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

While she was prepared physically and practically, nothing could ready her for the madness of the roads she would take or the sickness she would battle.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Rachel was practically engaged to Eugene Moynihan, the son of a local businessman and political fixer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

"The EU's plan for electric cars was practically made for them; it opened up the European market to them in a very short time."

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Not twins, technically speaking, but eleven months apart is practically the same thing.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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