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virtually
adverb
In essence or effect but not in fact
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adverb
In essence or effect but not in fact
“The strike virtually paralyzed the city”
adverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
“The job is (just) about done”
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The strike virtually paralyzed the city
I'm virtually broke
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
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