virtually

/ˈvɚ.t͡ʃə.wə.li/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Almost but not quite.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

gần như nhưng không hoàn toàn

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Adverb

Examples

With our Medicare supplemental insurance plan, there are virtually no claim forms to fill out. (Advertisement)

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

In essence or functionally, but not in fact, formally, or technically.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

về bản chất hoặc chức năng nhưng không chính thức

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Adverb

Examples

virtually a member of the family

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “virtually” mean?

Almost but not quite.

Is “virtually” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.