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   nearly

   /ˈnɪəli/

   adverb

   • 1. very close to; almost: "David was nearly asleep"
   • 2. closely: "in the absence of anyone more nearly related, I was designated next of kin"

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   What is nearly adverb?

   • It's not nearly as hot as last year. There isn't nearly enough time to get there now. (informal) almost; almost completely The first stage is pretty nearly finished. Definition of nearly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does 'nearly' mean?

   • 'Nearly' means approximately; with close correspondence, in quality, manner, degree, etc. For example, 'about as cold' or 'about as high'.

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   What does near mean in English?

   • Get a quick, free translation! NEARLY meaning: 1. almost, or not completely: 2. a lot less: 3. much less than you want or need: . Learn more.

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   What is an example of almost and nearly?

   • Almost or nearly? 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.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNEARLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Nearly means almost, or not completely, or a lot less, or much less than you want or need. Learn how to use nearly in different contexts and see synonyms, antonyms, and grammar tips.

   • English (US)

     almost, or not completely: It's been nearly three months...

   • Nearly Spanish Translation

     NEARLY translate: casi, casi. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Nearly: Arabic Translation

     NEARLY translate: تَقْريبًا. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Nearly: German Translation

     NEARLY translate: fast. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     NEARLY translate: 幾乎，差不多，將近. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Znaczenie Nearly, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     nearly definicja: 1. almost, or not completely: 2. a lot...

   • Nearly: Russian Translation

     NEARLY translate: почти, чуть не . Learn more in the...

   • Nearly: Polish Translation

     NEARLY translate: prawie, niemal, prawie. Learn more in the...

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   almost; not quite; not completely. The bottle's nearly empty. I've worked here for nearly two years. It's nearly time to leave. The audience was nearly all men. He's nearly as tall as you are. They're nearly always late. She very nearly died. It's nearly impossible to get tickets for her gigs. Sales have nearly doubled this year.

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   Nearly means almost or not completely, and can be used to measure or count things. Learn how to use nearly in different contexts, see examples and find synonyms and antonyms.

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   When something nearly happens, it comes very close to occurring, but doesn't. Nearly is a useful adverb for describing things that are almost accomplished. If you and your brother nearly win the three-legged race, you lose by a matter of seconds.

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   Nearly means all but; almost, or with close approximation, agreement, or kinship. See how to use nearly in a sentence and find synonyms and related words.

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   Nearly means not quite or almost, or soon to be the case. Learn how to use nearly in different contexts, with synonyms and examples from Collins English Dictionary.

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the adverb nearly, which means in a close manner or relationship, almost but not quite, or to the least extent. See how to use nearly in a sentence and compare it with related words.