VIRTUALLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for VIRTUALLY?

Need another word that means the same as “virtually”? Find 24 synonyms and 30 related words for “virtually” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Virtually” are: about, almost, most, near, nearly, nigh, well-nigh, in effect, effectively, all but, more or less, practically, close to, not far from, nearing, well nigh, just about, as good as, essentially, in essence, in practical terms, for all practical purposes, to all intents and purposes, in all but name

Virtually as an Adverb

Definitions of "Virtually" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “virtually” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• In essence or effect but not in fact.
• Nearly; almost.
• Slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.
• By means of virtual reality techniques.
• (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.
• By means of a computer; computationally.

Synonyms of "Virtually" as an adverb (24 Words)

about	Used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction. I ve had about all I can stand.
all but	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly.
almost	(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but. The baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded.
as good as	To the same degree (often followed by `as.
close to	In an attentive manner.
effectively	In such a manner as to achieve a desired result. These are real problems that can be dealt with most effectively by rational discussion.
essentially	In essence; at bottom or by one’s (or its) very nature. Essentially they are amateurs.
for all practical purposes	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly.
in all but name	To or toward the inside of.
in effect	To or toward the inside of.
in essence	To or toward the inside of.
in practical terms	To or toward the inside of.
just about	Only a very short time before.
more or less	Comparative of much; to a greater degree or extent.
most	Almost. The things he most enjoyed.
near	Nearly. She took a step nearer.
nearing	Near in time or place or relationship.
nearly	In a close manner. David was nearly asleep.
nigh	Almost. The end draws nigh.
not far from	At or to a certain point or degree.
practically	For all practical purposes but not completely. Practically everything in Hinduism is the manifestation of a god.
to all intents and purposes	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly.
well nigh	Indicating high probability; in all likelihood.
well-nigh	Slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.

Usage Examples of "Virtually" as an adverb

• The college became virtually bankrupt.
• The disease destroyed virtually all the vineyards in Orange County.
• Virtually all the parties signed the contract.

Associations of "Virtually" (30 Words)

about	Used to express location in a particular place. I ve had about all I can stand.
almost	(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but. Blues jazz he can play almost anything.
also	In addition; too. Also a car is very expensive to run.
anymore	At the present or from now on; usually used with a negative. Alice doesn t live here anymore.
approximate	Estimate or calculate (a quantity) fairly accurately. The approximate time of death.
approximately	(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct. A journey of approximately two hours.
around	All around or on all sides. One of them was glancing nervously around.
broadly	In general and without considering minor details. He was grinning broadly.
conceivable	Capable of being imagined. A mass uprising was entirely conceivable.
equidistant	At equal distances. The line joins together all points which are equidistant from the two axes.
every	Each and all of a series of entities or intervals as specified. Every chance of winning.
few	The minority of people; the elect. A world that increasingly belongs to the few.
fractional	Constituting or comprising a part or fraction of a possible whole or entirety. Fractional crystallization.
honestly	It is sincerely the case that used as intensives reflecting the speaker s attitude honestly adv in an honest manner. He d come by the money honestly.
inconceivable	Not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally; unbelievable. They behaved with inconceivable cruelty.
infinitely	To a very great degree; immensely. Doing something is infinitely preferable to doing nothing.
more	Forming the comparative of adjectives and adverbs especially those of more than one syllable. We have no more bananas.
most	Almost. Who has the most apples.
near	At or to a short distance away nearby. Lunchtime neared.
nearly	(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but. He nearly fainted.
practically	(degree adverb used before a noun phrase) for all practical purposes but not completely. The strike lasted practically a fortnight.
proximate	Nearly accurate approximate. He would try to change her speech into proximate ladylikeness.
rather	Instead of; as opposed to. We were rather hoping you might do that for us.
real	Coinciding with reality. Real property consists of land and buildings.
really	Used as intensifiers real is sometimes used informally for really rattling is informal. They re not really my aunt and uncle.
roughly	With roughness or violence rough is an informal variant for roughly. Roughly 3 000.
some	To some extent quite a lot. She is some skier.
supererogatory	More than is needed, desired, or required. It was supererogatory of her to gloat.
thereabout	Near that time or date. He stayed in London or thereabouts for several weeks.
unchallenged	Not called on to prove one’s identity or allegiance. A position of unchallenged supremacy.