PRACTICALLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PRACTICALLY?

Need another word that means the same as “practically”? Find 21 synonyms and 30 related words for “practically” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Practically” are: much, almost, nearly, very nearly, virtually, just about, all but, more or less, not far from, close to, in effect, as good as, to all intents and purposes, next to, essentially, basically, realistically, sensibly, reasonably, pragmatically, rationally

Practically as an Adverb

Definitions of "Practically" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “practically” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• For all practical purposes but not completely.
• In practical terms.
• (degree adverb used before a noun phrase) for all practical purposes but not completely.
• Almost; nearly.
• Virtually; almost.
• In a practical manner.

Synonyms of "Practically" as an adverb (21 Words)

all but	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly.
almost	(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but. We re almost finished.
as good as	To the same degree (often followed by `as.
basically	Used to indicate that a statement summarizes the most important aspects, or gives a roughly accurate account, of a more complex situation. He is basically dishonest.
close to	In an attentive manner.
essentially	Used to emphasize the basic, fundamental, or intrinsic nature of a person or thing. The argument was essentially a technical one.
in effect	To or toward the inside of.
just about	And nothing more.
more or less	Comparative of much; to a greater degree or extent.
much	To a great extent; a great deal. She was very much interested.
nearly	Very close to; almost. The person most nearly concerned.
next to	At the time or occasion immediately following.
not far from	To a considerable degree; very much.
pragmatically	In terms of philosophical or political pragmatism. They acted pragmatically in response to circumstances.
rationally	In a sensible or logical manner. He was detached from the conflict and in a position to act rationally.
realistically	In a way that is accurate and true to life. How well can each candidate realistically expect to do.
reasonably	To a moderately sufficient extent or degree. It was assumed reasonably enough that the murder had taken place by the pond.
sensibly	With good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner. A sensibly dressed respectable looking woman.
to all intents and purposes	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly.
very nearly	Precisely so.
virtually	Nearly; almost. The disease destroyed virtually all the vineyards in Orange County.

Usage Examples of "Practically" as an adverb

• The place was practically empty.
• Practically everything in Hinduism is the manifestation of a god.
• The strike lasted practically a fortnight.
• The law isn't unreasonable or practically inconvenient.
• ‘He might win,’ pointed out Emmeline practically.

Associations of "Practically" (30 Words)

about	In rotation or succession. Dirty clothes lying around or about.
almost	Slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but. The baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded.
approximate	Estimate or calculate (a quantity) fairly accurately. Reality can be approximated by computational techniques.
approximately	Used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact; roughly. Lasted approximately an hour.
around	All around or on all sides. There was no one around.
broadly	Without regard to specific details or exceptions. The climate is broadly similar in the two regions.
candidly	(used as intensives reflecting the speaker’s attitude) it is sincerely the case that. He candidly discussed his efforts to find employment.
conceivable	Capable of being imagined or grasped mentally. In every conceivable way that action was entirely wrong.
equidistant	At equal distances. The line joins together all points which are equidistant from the two axes.
every	Each and all of the members of a group considered singly and without exception. Every two hours.
few	A small elite group. An invalid s pleasures are few and far between.
fractional	Constituting or comprising a part or fraction of a possible whole or entirety. The fractional variance in mass density per unit.
genuinely	Genuinely with authority. A genuinely open society.
honestly	It is sincerely the case that used as intensives reflecting the speaker s attitude honestly adv in an honest manner. In he can t get it honestly he is willing to steal it.
impossible	(of a person) very unreasonable. Impossible behavior.
inconceivable	Totally unlikely. It seemed inconceivable that the president had been unaware of what was going on.
levity	Feeling an inappropriate lack of seriousness. As an attempt to introduce a note of levity the words were a disastrous flop.
more	Moreover. More than one.
most	Almost. Made the most money he could.
near	At or to a short distance away nearby. The near or nigh horse is the one on the left.
nearly	Closely. The person most nearly concerned.
proximate	Nearly accurate approximate. Interest in proximate rather than ultimate goals.
really	Used as intensifiers real is sometimes used informally for really rattling is informal. A really enjoyable evening.
roughly	With roughness or violence rough is an informal variant for roughly. The man picked me up roughly.
some	To some extent quite a lot. Some paper.
surprising	Causing surprise or wonder or amazement. She earned a surprising amount of money.
thereabout	Near that place. He stayed in London or thereabouts for several weeks.
unimaginable	Totally unlikely. Lives of almost unimaginable deprivation.
unthinkable	Incapable of being conceived or considered. It was unthinkable that John could be dead.
virtually	By means of virtual reality techniques. The college became virtually bankrupt.