NEARLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary We use almost and nearly to refer to the progress of things, especially if we are measuring and counting things In these examples, almost and nearly can both be used: … I’ve nearly finished that book you lent me She’s nearly as tall as her father now The problem isn’t nearly as bad as you think
Nearly - definition of nearly by The Free Dictionary Almost and nearly both mean 'not completely' or 'not quite' They can be used in front of adjectives or noun phrases, or with verbs Dinner is almost ready We're nearly ready now I spent almost a month in China He worked there for nearly five years Jenny almost fainted He nearly died
nearly - WordReference. com Dictionary of English near•ly (nēr′ lē), adv all but; almost: nearly dead with cold with close approximation: a nearly perfect likeness with close agreement or resemblance: a plan nearly like our own with close kinship, interest, or connection; intimately: nearly associated in business; two women nearly related
What does nearly mean? - Definitions. net Nearly is an adverb used to indicate that something is not completely the case but is very close to being so It often refers to something that has almost but not completely happened, or is almost but not exactly accurate or right
nearly - definition and meaning - Wordnik Close at hand; in close proximity; at no great distance; hence, narrowly; with close scrutiny Closely: as, two persons nearly related Intimately; pressingly; with a close relation to one's interest or happiness Within a little of; almost: as, nearly twenty; the prisoner nearly escaped; nearly dead with cold With niggardliness or parsimony
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