Main entry: virtually, well-nigh, near, nearly, nigh, most, about, almost
Definition: (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
Usage: the job is (just) about done; the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded; we're almost finished; the car all but ran her down; he nearly fainted; talked for nigh onto 2 hours; the recording is well-nigh perfect; virtually all the parties signed the contract; I was near exhausted by the run; most everyone agrees
Main entry: virtually
Definition: in essence or effect but not in fact
Usage: the strike virtually paralyzed the city; I'm virtually broke