Definitions
- Describing something that is almost true or nearly the case. - Referring to something that is done in a practical or realistic way. - Talking about something that is essentially or fundamentally true.
- Describing something that is almost true or nearly the case. - Referring to something that is done using virtual or digital technology. - Talking about something that is essentially or fundamentally true, but not necessarily physically present.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is almost true or nearly the case.
- 2Both words can be used to emphasize the degree of something.
- 3Both words can be used as adverbs to modify verbs or adjectives.
- 4Both words can be used to express a sense of approximation or estimation.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Practically is more commonly used in everyday language, while virtually is more commonly used in technical or digital contexts.
- 2Meaning: Practically emphasizes something that is realistic or feasible, while virtually emphasizes something that is not necessarily physically present.
- 3Connotation: Practically has a connotation of practicality and realism, while virtually has a connotation of digital or virtual technology.
- 4Usage in idioms: Practically is used in idioms such as 'practically speaking,' while virtually is used in idioms such as 'virtually impossible.'
Remember this!
Practically and virtually are synonyms that describe something that is almost true or nearly the case. However, practically emphasizes something that is realistic or feasible, while virtually emphasizes something that is not necessarily physically present, often in technical or digital contexts.
