virtually

adverb

vir·​tu·​al·​ly ˈvər-chə-wə-lē 

-chə-lē;

ˈvərch-wə-lē

1

a

: almost entirely : nearly

The project is virtually complete.

Virtually every applicant was overqualified for the job.

b

: for all practical purposes

She was virtually unknown prior to starring in the film.

It is virtually impossible to know the truth of the matter.

2

: by means of a computer or computer network : in a virtual location

The meeting is being held virtually.

They did all their shopping virtually.

Synonyms

• practically
• almost
• nearly

Examples of virtually in a Sentence

We spent virtually all day shopping.

The stadium was virtually empty by the time the game ended.

I remember virtually everything he said.

That illness is virtually unknown in this area.

Recent Examples on the Web

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African drum and dance was virtually nonexistent in Kansas City until the 1980s. —Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025

But no matter what kind of deal Schwarber is able to find out on the market, the Phillies are virtually guaranteed a chance to match it after another stellar regular season. —Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025

While the app is especially popular among gamers, it can be used for virtually anything else, from book clubs and study groups to niche interests like anime, music, or art. —Alex Vance, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1b