virtually vs about

about vs virtually

virtually is not an adjective while about is an adjective.

virtually and about both are adverbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
virtually	No	No	No	Yes
about	No	Yes	No	Yes

As adverbs, virtually and about are synonyms defined as:

virtually and about: (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

Other synonyms of virtually include almost, most, near, nearly, nigh, well-nigh.

virtually (adjective)	about (adjective)
	on the move

virtually (adverb)	about (adverb)
in essence or effect but not in fact	(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but	in the area or vicinity
	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

Difference between virtually and about

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