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virtually
virtuallyfor the most part; almost completely; just about: He was virtually scared out of his wits. [Literally, like virtually, is widely used as an intensifier meaning “in effect,” which contradicts the earlier meaning of “actually, without exaggeration.” Virtually is often used to mean “actually” when its definition is “for practical purposes though not in name.”]
Not to be confused with:actually – an actual or existing fact; really; genuinely, without exaggeration: The deceased was actually frightened to death.literally – in a literal manner; word for word: literally translated; actually; without exaggeration or inaccuracy: The platoon was literally wiped out in the explosion.vir·tu·al·ly V0117000 (vûr′cho͞o-ə-lē)adv.1. In fact or to all purposes; practically: The city was virtually paralyzed by the transit strike.2. Almost but not quite; nearly: "Virtually everyone gets a headache now and then" (People).virtually (ˈvɜːtʃʊəlɪ) advin effect though not in fact; practically; nearlyvir•tu•al•ly (ˈvɜr tʃu ə li)
adv. for the most part; almost wholly; just about. [1400–50] usage: See literally. Thesaurus| Adv. | 1. | virtually - in essence or effect but not in fact; "the strike virtually paralyzed the city"; "I'm virtually broke" | | 2. | virtually - (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but; "the job is (just) about done"; "the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded"; "we're almost finished"; "the car all but ran her down"; "he nearly fainted"; "talked for nigh onto 2 hours"; "the recording is well-nigh perfect"; "virtually all the parties signed the contract"; "I was near exhausted by the run"; "most everyone agrees"almost, nearly, well-nigh, nigh, near, most, about |
virtuallyadverb practically, almost, nearly, in effect, in essence, as good as, to all intents and purposes, in all but name, for all practical purposes, effectually After the divorce she was left virtually penniless.Translationsvirtually (ˈvəːtʃuəli) adverb more or less, though not strictly speaking; in effect. He was virtually penniless. 差不多 差不多EncyclopediaSeevirtualvirtually
Synonyms for virtuallyadv practicallySynonyms- practically
- almost
- nearly
- in effect
- in essence
- as good as
- to all intents and purposes
- in all but name
- for all practical purposes
- effectually
Synonyms for virtuallyadv (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplishedSynonyms- almost
- nearly
- well-nigh
- nigh
- near
- most
- about
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