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.
- (computing) by the use of computer software that makes something appear to exist; using virtual reality technology