- NEARLY Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of NEARLY is in a close manner or relationship How to use nearly in a sentence
- 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
- Almost vs. Nearly: Whats the Difference? - Grammarly
Almost is typically used to suggest that something is approaching a certain point or level, but is not entirely reached Nearly, while very similar in meaning, can convey a slight nuance of even closer proximity to the endpoint or goal
- nearly adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . .
Definition of nearly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more
- 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 definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
Nearly is used to indicate that something will soon be the case It was already nearly eight o'clock I was nearly asleep The voyage is nearly over
- nearly - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
nearly (comparative nearlier or more nearly, superlative nearliest or most nearly) He left a nearly full beer on the bar I nearly didn't go to work yesterday He was (so very) nearly over the worst part of his college degree She was like a Beardsley Salome, he had said
- 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
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