Virtually - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈvɜːrtʃʊəlɪ|  American pronunciation of the word virtually
Brit.  |ˈvɜːtʃʊəlɪ|  British pronunciation of the word virtually

adverb

- in essence or effect but not in fact
the strike virtually paralyzed the city
I'm virtually broke
- (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but (syn: about, almost, most, near, nearly, nigh, well-nigh)
virtually all the parties signed the contract

Extra examples

We spent virtually all day shopping.

The stadium was virtually empty by the time the game ended.

I remember virtually everything he said.

That illness is virtually unknown in this area.

It's virtually impossible to translate this phrase.

Forest fires were virtually unknown, until man arrived on the island.

Virtually all the children come to school by bus.

He was virtually unknown before running for office.

The chances of me getting a promotion are virtually nil.

I'm virtually broke

It's virtually impossible to book a flight just before the holiday.

They drove virtually identical cars.

...within days, virtually everyone was familiar with the newest advertising slogan for that brand of soda...

...he's been beset by a lack of self-confidence virtually his entire life...

...the castle sits atop an escarpment that for hundreds of years made it virtually invulnerable to attack...

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