in essence or effect but not in fact; "the strike virtually paralyzed the city"; "I'm virtually broke"
Used in a Sentence
virtually
How to use virtually in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for virtually.
Editorial note
There is virtually no difference between Wolfenstein and Doom on the one hand, and Halo and Gears of War on the other - except for better graphics.
Examples5
Definitions2
Parts of speech1
Quick take
in essence or effect but not in fact; "the strike virtually paralyzed the city"; "I'm virtually broke"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of virtually gathered in one view.
(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"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for virtually.
adverb
in essence or effect but not in fact; "the strike virtually paralyzed the city"; "I'm virtually broke"
adverb
(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"
See also: about, almost, most, nearly, near, nigh, well-nigh
Example sentences
There is virtually no difference between Wolfenstein and Doom on the one hand, and Halo and Gears of War on the other - except for better graphics.
You retain virtually complete control of the timing and terms of your future funding choices without needing investor approval to make the choices as you like.
By the end of the first week, I was bankrupt although I had a huge stockpile of HQ buffs - but most importantly, virtually every buff vendor was empty except mine.
Anybody can buy rocks, but nobody can buy a man vacation, so a man who demonstrates ability to take long vacations must be able to buy virtually unlimited amounts of rocks.
"Using the Economist house style offers an elegant alternative, wherein virtually all people and organizations are identified explicitly, no matter how prominent.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use virtually in a sentence?
There is virtually no difference between Wolfenstein and Doom on the one hand, and Halo and Gears of War on the other - except for better graphics.
What does virtually mean?
in essence or effect but not in fact; "the strike virtually paralyzed the city"; "I'm virtually broke"
What part of speech is virtually?
virtually is commonly used as adverb.