Virtually vs Apparently - What's the difference?
virtually | apparently |
Almost but not quite.
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*{{quote-magazine, date=2013-07-06, volume=408, issue=8843, page=68, magazine=(The Economist)
, title= Without exaggeration.
In essence, but not in fact.
(algebra) Of a substructure of finite index.
(topology) Of a covering space of finite index.
Plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.
* (rfdate) ,
Seemingly; in appearance only.
According to what the speaker has read or been told.
* 2006 , Lois Lewandowski, The Fatal Heir: A Gillian Jones Mystery , iUniverse, 978-0-595-39843-0,
As adverbs the difference between virtually and apparently
is that virtually is almost but not quite while apparently is plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.virtually
English
Adverb
(en adverb)The rise of smart beta, passage=Investors face a quandary. Cash offers a return of virtually zero in many developed countries; government-bond yields may have risen in recent weeks but they are still unattractive. Equities have suffered two big bear markets since 2000 and are wobbling again. It is hardly surprising that pension funds, insurers and endowments are searching for new sources of return.}}
apparently
English
Adverb
(en adverb)- If he should scorn me so apparently .
- A man may be apparently friendly, yet malicious in heart.
- Apparently you are quite a good dancer.
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