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

Example Sentences

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In California, prices averaged nearly $5.90 a gallon as of Tuesday, according to AAA.

From MarketWatch

One of the greatest gangster films of all time was nearly marred by tragedy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Earlier this month, nearly 40 countries—including the U.K.,

From The Wall Street Journal

Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition that manifests differently in nearly every person who has it.

From Los Angeles Times

Cities and farms should still have have ample water because major reservoirs in Northern California are nearly full.

From Los Angeles Times