virtually

quasi, praticamente

In modo quasi completo, con una differenza molto piccola.

In inglese semplice: Almost completely, with only a very small difference.

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

Sinonimi: almost, nearly, practically

Espressioni comuni: virtually impossible, virtually all, virtually identical, virtually nothing

di fatto, in pratica

Per come qualcosa funziona o viene trattato, anche se ufficialmente o in senso stretto non è così.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: effectively, in practice, in effect

Espressioni comuni: virtually a prisoner, virtually independent, virtually a member