virtually

fast, nahezu

Beinahe vollständig, mit nur einem sehr kleinen Unterschied.

In einfachem Englisch: Almost completely, with only a very small difference.

• The room was virtually empty.
• Virtually everyone arrived on time.
• These two phones look virtually identical.

Synonyme: almost, nearly, practically

Häufige Wendungen: virtually impossible, virtually all, virtually identical, virtually nothing

faktisch, de facto

So, wie etwas tatsächlich funktioniert oder behandelt wird, auch wenn es offiziell oder streng genommen anders ist.

In einfachem Englisch: In the way something works or is treated, although not officially or strictly true.

• He is virtually a member of our family.
• Without transport, she was virtually a prisoner at home.
• The council became virtually independent despite its official status.

Synonyme: effectively, in practice, in effect

Häufige Wendungen: virtually a prisoner, virtually independent, virtually a member