Synonyms for practically
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Adverb
1. Virtually — almost completely; almost entirely
virtually, almost, nearly, effectively, well-nigh, substantially, in effect
2. Much — in practice; in effect or in actuality, though possibly not officially, technically, or legally
Other
Definitions
- adv. 1
In practice; in effect or in actuality, though possibly not officially, technically, or legally.
Stalin was not technically or legally the head of state but was practically so.
- adv. 2
Almost completely; almost entirely.
Near-synonyms: effectively, nearly, virtually
Example sentences
- nearly By the time you get there, it will be nearly dark.
- effectively Can you work effectively with remote team members?
- virtually Compared to our house, his is virtually a palace.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| practically | falling | |
| nearly | steady | |
| effectively | steady | |
| virtually | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- much1
- 6 letters
- almost2, nearly2
- 9 letters
- virtually4
- 11 letters
- effectively4, practicably
- 13 letters
- substantially4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (almost2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- pratiquement