Definitions

nearly

[neer-lee] / ˈnɪər li /

ADVERB

almost

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approximately practically roughly virtually

STRONG

about closely most well-nigh

WEAK

all but approaching as good as circa close but no cigar give or take a little in effect in essence in substance in the ballpark in the neighborhood just about more or less much nearabout not quite pretty near round roundly some somewhere upwards of within a little

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Nearly 20% of the vehicles went to Elon Musk’s other companies, raising questions about the vehicle’s future.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Nearly a decade on, Slade's influence on Saturday's 32-12 victory, which clinched a play-off spot for the Chiefs at Sarries' expense, was still key.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Nearly half of the planned data centers in Texas are set to be built in unincorporated areas, free of city regulations, according to an analysis by the Tribune.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Nearly 29% of in-store sales at convenience stores came from food service last year, up from 23% in 2021, according to the National Association of Convenience Stores.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Nearly one-quarter of America’s city dwellers live in poverty.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield

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