What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
almost
Example
I almost missed my flight this morning. [almost: adverb]
Example
The project is almost finished. [almost: adverb]
Example
She almost won the race, but came in second place. [almost: adverb]
virtually
Example
The new software is virtually identical to the old version. [virtually: adverb]
Example
Due to the pandemic, many meetings are now held virtually. [virtually: adverb]
Example
He virtually guaranteed that he would win the election. [virtually: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Almost is more common in everyday language, while virtually is more often used in formal or technical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between almost and virtually?
Virtually is more formal than almost and is often used in technical or academic writing, while almost is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
