practically

Meaning 1: General Use

In a way that is almost completely the case, though not entirely.

Examples

• The job is practically impossible for one person to do.
• He was practically a stranger to me, even though we had met once.

Meaning 2: Action

In a way that relates to practice or action, rather than theory.

Examples

• The plan sounds good, but is it practically feasible?
• We need to think about how to apply this theory practically.

Pronunciation: /ˈpræktɪkli/

How to Use practically

practically impossible (collocation)

Extremely difficult or unlikely to happen. — "Climbing that mountain without equipment is practically impossible."

practically speaking (collocation)

Considering the real situation and practical matters. — "Practically speaking, we can't afford to buy a new car right now."

practically all (collocation)

Almost everyone or everything. — "Practically all the students passed the exam."

Synonyms of practically

Words with a similar meaning to practically:

• almost
• virtually
• nearly
• effectively

Antonyms of practically

Words with the opposite meaning to practically:

• barely
• certainly