Meaning & Definition of Virtually in English

1. In essence or effect but not in fact

• "The strike virtually paralyzed the city"

• "I'm virtually broke"

2. (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"