Definitions

virtually

[vur-choo-uh-lee] / ˈvɜr tʃu ə li /

ADVERB

for all practical purposes

Synonyms

STRONGEST

basically essentially nearly practically

WEAK

around as good as effectually for all intents and purposes fundamentally give or take a little guesstimate implicitly in all but name in effect in essence in substance in the ballpark in the neighborhood morally not absolutely not actually something like upwards of

Example Sentences

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BBC Sport understands a deal to appoint the Austrian is virtually done with just the formalities left to complete.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Wells Fargo suggests smoking a pork shoulder or ribs as an alternative to grilling burgers, with the average price for pork butts virtually unchanged from the prior year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

It would have been "virtually impossible" for such exceptional temperatures to occur in June fifty years ago, the World Weather Attribution group of scientists said.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

But virtually all cults are defined by one thing: a charismatic leader who exercises dominance over the flock.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

But it seems virtually certain that future scientists will still be talking about facts and theories, experiments and hypotheses.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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