about vs virtually
virtually vs aboutabout is an adjective but virtually is not an adjective.
about and virtually both are adverbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| about | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| virtually | No | No | No | Yes |
As adverbs,
about and virtually
are synonyms defined as:
- about and virtually: (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
| about (adjective) | virtually (adjective) |
|---|---|
| on the move |
| about (adverb) | virtually (adverb) |
|---|---|
| (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct | in essence or effect but not in fact |
| in the area or vicinity | (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but |
| in or to a reversed position or direction | |
| in rotation or succession | |
| used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction | |
| (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but | |
| all around or on all sides |
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