1) equal in effect to (tantamount)
by general agreement; as is agreed
without a doubt
very nearly
nearly, very nearly
not far from (in space, time etc)
almost
in a practical manner; almost
almost; nearly
in fact; without doubt; (used to express interest, surprise, protest etc)
without a doubt
(almost) as described but not accepted or stated openly
in essence
for all practical purposes
for all practical purposes
almost
almost; nearly