Pronunciation

/vəˈrɪtʃuəli/

Definitions

• Adverb: In a virtual manner; nearly or almost, but not quite actual or real; by means of technology or simulation.
• Adjective: Essentially; nearly; almost; to a great extent.

Phrases

• " Virtually all" means almost all.
• “Virtual meeting” refers to a conference or gathering conducted online.
• “Virtually unattainable” describes something that is nearly impossible to achieve.

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “Due to the pandemic, we’re holding our seminar virtually this year.”
• Adjective: “The performance was so realistic that it felt virtually like being there.”
• “Virtually every student has access to high-speed internet at home.”

Synonyms

• Nearly
• Almost
• Essentially
• Effectively
• Mostly

Antonyms

• Actually
• Physically
• Concretely
• Realistically (in the context of simulation)