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- [vur-choo-uh-lee]
- /ˈvɜr tʃu ə li/
- /ˈvɜːtʃuəli/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vur-choo-uh-lee]
- /ˈvɜr tʃu ə li/
Definitions of virtually word
- adverb virtually for the most part; almost wholly; just about: He is virtually unknown. 1
- adverb virtually as good as, practically 1
- adverb virtually by digital simulation 1
- adverb virtually You can use virtually to indicate that something is so nearly true that for most purposes it can be regarded as true. 0
- adverb virtually in effect though not in fact; practically; nearly 0
- adverb virtually in effect, although not in fact; for all practical purposes 0
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Origin of virtually
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at virtual, -ly
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Parts of speech for Virtually
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
virtually popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
virtually usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for virtually
adv virtually
- all but — All but a particular person or thing means everyone or everything except that person or thing.
- almost — You use almost to indicate that something is not completely the case but is nearly the case.
- as good as — 'As good as' can be used to mean 'almost.'
- as such — You use as such with a negative to indicate that a word or expression is not a very accurate description of the actual situation.
- by definition — If you say that something has a particular quality by definition, you mean that it has this quality simply because of what it is.
adj virtually
- as much as — You use as much as before an amount to suggest that it is surprisingly large.
- for all intents and purposes — something that is intended; purpose; design; intention: The original intent of the committee was to raise funds.
adverb virtually
- essentially — Used to emphasize the basic, fundamental, or intrinsic nature of a person, thing, or situation.
- near — close; to a point or place not far away: Come near so I won't have to shout.
- nigh — near in space, time, or relation: The time draws nigh.
- about — You use about to introduce who or what something relates to or concerns.
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