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near⋅ly

[neer-lee]
–adverb
1. all but; almost: nearly dead with cold.
2. with close approximation: a nearly perfect likeness.
3. with close agreement or resemblance: a plan nearly like our own.
4. with close kinship, interest, or connection; intimately: nearly associated in business; two women nearly related.

Origin:
1530–40; near + -ly


1. See almost. 4. closely.
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near·ly   (nîr'lē)   
adv.  
  1. Almost but not quite: The coat nearly fits.

  2. In a close manner; intimately: a matter nearly affecting our interests.

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