virtually

Adverb

• (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
  • 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
    

• in essence or effect but not in fact
  • the strike virtually paralyzed the city
    
  • I'm virtually broke
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  about , almost , most , nearly , near , nigh , well-nigh