Nearly

Meaning

almost; not quite; very close to

almost, but not completely

Example Sentences

I nearly missed the bus this morning.

She nearly missed the bus.

Synonyms

almost, practically, virtually, approximately, just about, close to

Entry 1

almost, practically, virtually, approximately

Entry 2

almost, practically, just about, close to

Antonyms

completely, entirely, fully

Entry 1

completely, entirely, fully

Entry 2

completely, entirely, fully

Collocations

nearly finished, nearly impossible, nearly ready, nearly lost, nearly there

Entry 1

nearly finished, nearly impossible, nearly ready

Entry 2

nearly lost, nearly there, nearly finished