Virtually meaning in English
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Definition
(This cheese is) virtually (fat-free): (This cheese is) practically, very nearly (fat-free)
Examples
- "The only sector showing virtually no growth is Europe."
- "Virtually unbreakable, so should be a worthwhile investment (assuming our workers don't steal them to wear as sunglasses)."
Exercise 1
The term virtually is used in Kevin's email.
Which of the following terms could replace virtually in Kevin's sentence? There may be more than one correct answer!
Which of the following terms could replace virtually in Kevin's sentence? There may be more than one correct answer!
The term virtually is used in Kevin's email.
Which of the following terms could replace virtually in Kevin's sentence? There may be more than one correct answer!
Which of the following terms could replace virtually in Kevin's sentence? There may be more than one correct answer!
"Practically" is a good choice here. If something is "virtually done", then it is "practically done" or "very nearly done".
This is the only incorrect term here. If something is "undoubtedly true", then it is "definitely" or "certainly" true. This does not share a similar meaning with the term "virtually".
"Nearly" is a good choice here. If something is "nearly impossible", it is "virtually impossible".
"Almost" shares a similar meaning with "virtually" here. If you have "almost reached your destination", then you have 'virtually reached your destination.
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