DICTOMETER

VIRTUALLY

(virtually, virtualmente, praktisk talt)

1. Synonyms:
   • Virtually
   Definitions:
   • in essence or effect but not in fact
   Examples:
   • The strike virtually paralyzed the city
   • I'm virtually broke
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • About
   • Almost
   • Most
   • Nearly
   • Near
   • Nigh
   • Virtually
   • Well-nigh
   Definitions:
   • (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished
   • all but
   Examples:
   • 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