nearly
Americanadverb
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all but; almost.
nearly dead with cold.
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with close approximation.
a nearly perfect likeness.
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with close agreement or resemblance.
a plan nearly like our own.
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with close kinship, interest, or connection; intimately.
nearly associated in business;
two women nearly related.
adverb
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not quite; almost; practically
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nowhere near; not at all
not nearly enough money
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closely
the person most nearly concerned
Related Words
See almost.
Etymology
Origin of nearly
Example Sentences
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Microsoft’s stock has dropped nearly 14% since the company’s Jan. 28 earnings report, showing how investors have been displeased by the pace of Azure’s revenue growth relative to the company’s level of capex spending.
From MarketWatch
Microsoft’s stock has dropped nearly 14% since the company’s Jan. 28 earnings report, showing how investors have been displeased by the pace of Azure’s revenue growth relative to the company’s level of capex spending.
From MarketWatch
Disney’s channels, including ESPN, were off of YouTube TV for nearly 15 days last fall.
From Los Angeles Times
In Lakeland, nearly 11% of homes that carry a mortgage were underwater, according to Intercontinental Exchange.
From MarketWatch
Two years after back-to-back strikes nearly shut Hollywood down, unions representing actors and writers are gearing up for a new round of bargaining.
From Los Angeles Times
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