virtually
AdverbWordNet 3.0
Adverb (2)
- in essence or effect but not in fact“the strike virtually paralyzed the city”“I'm virtually broke”
- (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”Synonyms: aboutalmostmostnearlynearnighwell-nigh
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Virtually \Vir"tu*al*ly\, adv. In a virtual manner; in efficacy or effect only, and not actually; to all intents and purposes; practically. [1913 Webster]