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View synonyms for nearly

nearly

[ 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.

nearly

/ ˈnɪəlɪ /

adverb

  1. not quite; almost; practically
  2. not nearly
    nowhere near; not at all

    not nearly enough money

  3. closely

    the person most nearly concerned

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Word History and Origins

Origin of nearly1

First recorded in 1530–40; near + -ly

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Synonym Study

See almost.

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