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What does virtually mean?

"Virtually" can have two main meanings, depending on context:

1. Almost or nearly: This is the most common meaning. It implies something is very close to being true, but not quite.

* Examples:

* "The meeting was virtually over." (The meeting was almost finished.)

* "She was virtually invisible in the crowd." (She was almost impossible to see.)

2. In a way that uses computer technology: This meaning refers to something that is done or experienced using digital tools, like the internet or software.

* Examples:

* "We held a virtual meeting." (We met online using video conferencing.)

* "The game was played in a virtual world." (The game took place in a computer-generated environment.)

It's important to pay attention to the context of the sentence to determine which meaning of "virtually" is intended.

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