бу́дто бы — meaning in English

English meaning

• allegedly adverb According to what is claimed or reported, without confirmation that it is true.
• virtual adj Existing in effect, though not officially or in a strict physical sense.

Senses

бу́дто бы is used for these senses in English:

• allegedly According to someone's allegation.
• virtual In effect or essence, rather than in fact or reality; also, imitated, simulated.

virtual — full definition

1. adj Existing in effect, though not officially or in a strict physical sense.
2. adj Existing or conducted through a computer or online rather than in person.

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