practically Meaning, Definition & Usage

adverb almost; nearly
- practically the first thing I saw when I got off the train
- he was practically the only guest at the party
- there was practically no garden at all
adverb in a practical manner
- practically orientated institutions such as business schools
- a brilliant man but so practically inept that he needed help to cross the road safely
adverb (degree adverb used before a noun phrase) for all practical purposes but not completely
much.
- much the same thing happened every time
- practically everything in Hinduism is the manifestation of a god

1. In a practical way; not theoretically; really; as, to look at things practically; practically worthless.
By means of practice or use; by experience or experiment; as, practically wise or skillful; practically acquainted with a subject.
In practice or use; as, a medicine practically safe; theoretically wrong, but practically right.
Almost.