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virtually
[vur-choo-uh-lee]
adverb
for the most part; almost wholly; just about.
He is virtually unknown.
virtually
/ ˈvɜːtʃʊəlɪ /
adverb
in effect though not in fact; practically; nearly
Word History and Origins
Origin of virtually1
Example Sentences
In the aftermath of more extraordinary defending - Gary Connolly holding up Fittler virtually over the line - Davies helped scramble the ball clear, but suffered a dislocated shoulder as team-mate Barrie McDermott fell on him.
Mountain Pass, America’s major rare-earth mine, had been shut down, as had virtually all American facilities that processed rare earths and turned them into magnets.
And yet, the intricate traditions unfolding in a small clay ring - virtually unchanged in hundreds of years - managed to do just that.
Ultimately, tensions behind the scenes meant Nuno's position at Forest was virtually untenable - but you cannot avoid the irony that they are now looking for a manager with a similar philosophy.
"This is a cross-industry issue affecting a large number of suppliers and virtually all of our members," said de Vries.
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When To Use
Virtually most generally means in effect but not in fact, as in Today, virtually all cell phones are smartphones. Close synonyms are nearly, practically, and just about—they all mean virtually the same thing.Virtually is the adverb form of the adjective virtual, which is most generally used to describe something as being the same as something else in almost every way, except perhaps in name or some other minor, technical sense. For example, describing a company as a virtual monopoly means it’s pretty much a monopoly but not technically one, perhaps because it has a few minor competitors.Virtual also commonly means simulated or extended by computer software. The word is used this way in virtual reality, which refers to a fully simulated environment. To render something virtually is to create a representation or simulation of it using a computer.Sometimes, things described as virtual may not involve simulation at all, such as a virtual meeting or a virtual concert. The use of virtual in these phrases represents a more recent sense of the word that means something like “remote and via the internet” (especially when accessed via a live video feed).Virtually can be used in the same way, as in I can’t make it into the office, but I’ll be working virtually. Example: Virtually everyone agrees with the proposal—it has a 99.9% approval rating.
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