virtually — almost; nearly; practically
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: almost; nearly; practically
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɜːrtʃuəli/
Korean meaning: 거의, 사실상
Korean pronunciation: **버**츄얼리
Example Sentences
- My boss is virtually allergic to weekends - he calls me every Saturday!
- The meeting was conducted virtually due to the storm.
- After eating mom's cooking for a month, restaurant food has become virtually extinct from my diet.
virtually
ADVERB//ˈvɜːrtʃuəli//
almost; nearly; practically
The two paintings look virtually identical, except for one tiny detail.
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The ice is virtually gone, practically melted — but not actually vanished.
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Origin
From Late Latin 'virtualis' meaning 'having special virtue or power,' derived from 'virtus' meaning 'virtue, strength, or power.' The word entered English through Old French and was further shaped by the suffix '-ly' to form an adverb.
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“My boss is virtually allergic to weekends - he calls me every Saturday!”
“The meeting was conducted virtually due to the storm.”
“After eating mom's cooking for a month, restaurant food has become virtually extinct from my diet.”
“The new policy virtually guarantees better working conditions.”
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