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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After traveling to the Dominican Republic to record for nearly three decades, De Menil says he wanted to create something that would ensure that the next generation continues the traditions of bachata.
From Los Angeles Times
He nearly outscored the Pacers alone in the first quarter, putting up 21 while the Pacers trailed 45-28.
From Los Angeles Times
Other space industry firms also saw their stock prices surge on Wednesday, including Intuitive Machines - which rose by nearly 15%, while shares of Earth-imaging company Planet Labs jumped by more than 10%.
From BBC
This would be the first visit to China by a US president in nearly 10 years.
From BBC
After three straight years of big gains, this year has been a rocky one for Palantir, with shares down nearly 13% as of Wednesday.
From Barron's
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