virtually
adverb/ˈvɜːtʃuəli/
/ˈvɜːrtʃuəli/
- almost or very nearly, so that any slight difference is not important
- to be virtually impossible
- Virtually all students will be exempt from the tax.
- He virtually admitted he was guilty.
- This year's results are virtually the same as last year's.
- The red squirrel has become virtually extinct in most of the country.
Extra Examples- Her fear virtually imprisoned her in her home.
- The reservoirs are all virtually full.
- Their lives have been virtually destroyed by this tragedy.
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- (computing) by the use of computer software that makes something appear to exist; using virtual reality technology
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