virtually
Almost but not quiteAlmost but not quite.
» It would be virtually impossible to do that.
Meaning
5 sensesAlmost but not quite.
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nahezu, praktisch
практическиpraktičeski
практи́чноpraktýčno, факти́чноfaktýčno
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
In essence or functionally, but not in fact, formally, or technically.
virtually a member of the family
in essence or effect but not in fact
Of a subgroup of finite index.
Of a covering space of finite degree.
By computer or in cyberspace.
Examples
53 sentencesIt would be virtually impossible to do that.
It would be virtually impossible to convince Tom to come along with us.
Both candidates are virtually unknown.
Tom's virtually admitted that it was his fault.
deTom hat praktisch zugegeben, dass es seine Schuld war.
It's virtually impossible.
ruЭто практически невозможно.
deDas ist praktisch unmöglich.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English vertually; equivalent to virtual + -ly.From Middle English vertually; equivalent to virtual + -ly.
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Forms
more virtually, most virtually| Comparative | more virtually Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most virtually |
regular
Synonyms
13 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb