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practically Synonyms

Another word for practically

Choosing another word for practically depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

Virtually; almost; for all intents and purposes.

Usage Example

"The stadium was virtually empty by the time the final whistle blew."

Strongest
virtually
almost
nearly
Strong
essentially
effectively
all but
pretty much
more or less
basically

• adverb (Context 2)

In a practical, sensible, or realistic manner; through actual application rather than theory.

Usage Example

"Speaking pragmatically, we lack the budget to launch both initiatives simultaneously."

Strongest
pragmatically
realistically
Strong
sensibly
in practice
functionally
usefully
hands-on

Opposites of practically

The opposite of practically shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

theoretically
in theory
impractically
hypothetically
unrealistically
idealistically
entirely
completely
See all opposites of practically

• Nearby Words

practicable
practical
practicality
practically
practice
practiced
practicum

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Practically. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/practically
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