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Nearly

adverb

/ˈnɪərli/

Meaning

almost; not quite; very close to

almost, but not completely

I nearly missed the bus this morning.

She nearly missed the bus.

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

Entry 1

almost, practically, virtually, approximately

Entry 2

almost, practically, just about, close to

completely, entirely, fully

Entry 1

completely, entirely, fully

Entry 2

completely, entirely, fully

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

in a way that relates to the individual personally

Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.

in a way that is very near in space, time, or relationship; carefully and attentively

separated by distance or time; into pieces

at any time; always; continuously

In a spontaneous way; naturally and without planning or external cause.