Definitions
- Referring to something that is very close to happening or being true. - Talking about a situation where something is nearly complete or finished. - Describing an event that is just short of achieving a particular outcome.
- Referring to something that is almost true or accurate, but not entirely. - Talking about a situation where something is done using technology or virtually, rather than in person. - Describing an event that is almost certain to happen or be true.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that is almost or nearly true or complete.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a situation that is close to achieving a particular outcome.
- 3Both words are adverbs that modify verbs or adjectives.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Almost is more commonly used in everyday language, while virtually is more often used in formal or technical contexts.
- 2Degree: Virtually implies a higher degree of approximation or likelihood than almost.
- 3Accuracy: Virtually suggests that something is not entirely accurate or true, while almost does not carry this connotation.
- 4Technology: Virtually can refer to something done using technology, while almost does not have this association.
- 5Negation: Almost can be negated with 'not', while virtually cannot.
Remember this!
Almost and virtually are synonyms that both indicate something is close to happening or being true. However, virtually implies a higher degree of approximation or likelihood than almost, and it can also refer to something done using technology. Almost is more commonly used in everyday language and does not carry the connotation of inaccuracy that virtually can have.
