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virtually

Pronunciation: [ˈvɜːrtʃuəli]

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Learn how to use virtually in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “similarity”

(adverb) when something is almost true or nearly complete but not exactly so. It’s like saying something is very close to being a certain way, even if it’s not perfectly that way.

Example

The movie was virtually flawless and everyone loved it.

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The two models are not virtually the same; they have many differences.

Example

Is this design virtually identical to the original?

Context: “technology”

(adverb) when discussing online or digital experiences that feel real, even if they happen on a screen and not in the real world. It describes things that happen in a computer or online environment.

Example

We can have virtually any meeting online now thanks to video calls.

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This virtual game is not a real experience; you can't touch anything.

Example

Can we visit virtually, or do we need to meet in person?

How to pronounce virtually

Pronunciation: [ˈvɜːrtʃuəli]

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