practically
adverb
prac·ti·cal·ly
ˈprak-ti-k(ə-)lē 
Examples of practically in a Sentence
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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Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
The styling options are practically endless.
—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
My Kindle Paperwhite practically lives in my purse.
—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Portugal is leading in practically every major statistical category.
—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for practically
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“Practically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/practically. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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practically
adverb
prac·ti·cal·ly
ˈprak-ti-k(ə-)lē
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