What does virtually mean?

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; "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

How many definitions does virtually have?

Virtually has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).

Virtually Definition & Meaning

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; "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"

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Frequently asked questions

What does virtually mean?: 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; "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
What part of speech is virtually?: Virtually is an adverb.
How many definitions does virtually have?: Virtually has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).