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near vs virtually

virtually vs near

near is an adjective but virtually is not an adjective.

near is a verb but virtually is not a verb.

near and virtually both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
near No Yes Yes Yes
virtually No No No Yes
As adverbs, near and virtually are synonyms defined as:
  • near and virtually: (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
Other synonyms of near include about, almost, most, nearly, nigh, well-nigh.
near (adjective) virtually (adjective)
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
closely resembling the genuine article
with or in a close or intimate relationship
being on the left side
giving or spending with reluctance
very close in resemblance
near (verb) virtually (verb)
move towards
near (adverb) virtually (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship in essence or effect but not in fact
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
Difference between near and virtually

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