Synonyms for virtually
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Adverb
1. Practically — almost but not quite
almost, practically, nearly, more-or-less, well-nigh, most, nigh, substantially, near, approximately, as good as, about
Other
Definitions
- adv. 1
Almost but not quite.
With our Medicare supplemental insurance plan, there are virtually no claim forms to fill out. (Advertisement)
- adv. 2
By computer or in cyberspace.
Example sentences
- nearly By the time you get there, it will be nearly dark.
- practically She's practically raising her siblings on her own.
- nigh The loathsome Gadgols no longer dared come nigh.
- effectively Can you work effectively with remote team members?
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| virtually | falling | |
| nearly | steady | |
| practically | falling | |
| nigh | steady | |
| effectively | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- most1, near1, nigh1
- 5 letters
- about2
- 6 letters
- almost2, nearly2
- 7 letters
- cyberly
- 9 letters
- digitally4
- 11 letters
- effectively4, potentially4, practically3
- 13 letters
- approximately5, substantially4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (about2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- virtuellement
- Italiano
- virtualmente