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Virtually Students Exempt Tax Results Adverb Bre ˈvɜːtʃuəli

Word virtually
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈvɜːtʃuəli / NAmE / ˈvɜːrtʃuəli /
Example
  • to be virtually impossible
  • virtually all students will be exempt from the tax.
  • he virtually admitted he was guilty.
  • this year's results are virtually the same as last year's.
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virtually

(adverb)BrE / ˈvɜːtʃuəli / NAmE / ˈvɜːrtʃuəli /
  1. almost or very nearly, so that any slight difference is not important
    • to be virtually impossible
    • Virtually all students will be exempt from the tax.
    • He virtually admitted he was guilty.
    • This year's results are virtually the same as last year's.
    • The red squirrel has become virtually extinct in most of the country.
  2. by the use of computer software that makes something appear to exist; using virtual reality technology
  3. Extra Examples

    • Her fear virtually imprisoned her in her home.
    • The reservoirs are all virtually full.
    • Their lives have been virtually destroyed by this tragedy.
    • This year’s results are virtually the same as last year’s.
    • Virtually all students will be exempt from the tax.
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