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virtually Synonyms
Another word for virtually
Choosing another word for virtually depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
Nearly or almost entirely; for all practical purposes, though not strictly or绝对ly so.
Usage Example
"Traffic came to a standstill, making it practically impossible to reach the airport on time."
Strongest
practically
nearly
almost
Strong
effectively
essentially
all but
in effect
• adverb (Context 2)
By means of computer software, digital simulation, or a communications network such as the internet rather than in physical reality.
Usage Example
"The international research team meets digitally every Tuesday to review their findings."
Strong
digitally
online
remotely
electronically
Opposites of virtually
The opposite of virtually shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
in person
physically
hardly
barely
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Virtually. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/virtually