Virtually vs Probably - What's the difference?
virtually | probably |
Almost but not quite.
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In essence, but not in fact.
(algebra) Of a substructure of finite index.
(topology) Of a covering space of finite index.
In all likelihood.
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As adverbs the difference between virtually and probably
is that virtually is almost but not quite while probably is in all likelihood.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.}}
probably
English
Alternative forms
* (colloquial)Adverb
(en adverb)citation, passage=“[…] the awfully hearty sort of Christmas cards that people do send to other people that they don't know at all well. You know. The kind that have mottoes
William E. Conner
An Acoustic Arms Race, volume=101, issue=3, page=206-7, magazine=(American Scientist) , passage=Earless ghost swift moths become “invisible” to echolocating bats by forming mating clusters close