adverb
1. in essence or effect but not in fact (Freq. 4)
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the strike virtually paralyzed the city
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I'm virtually broke
• Derived from adjective: ↑virtual
2. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but (Freq. 4)
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the job is (just) about done
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the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded
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we're almost finished
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the car all but ran her down
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he nearly fainted
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talked for nigh onto 2 hours
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the recording is well-nigh perfect
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virtually all the parties signed the contract
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I was near exhausted by the run
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most everyone agrees
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Useful english dictionary. 2012.