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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International firm DS Smith is consulting with 167 employees at its site in Launceston, which has been a major local employer for nearly 60 years.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Now, internet access is nearly ubiquitous globally, and this technology can use itself.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The investment drive has continued this year, with investments in the first quarter already nearly hitting 2025’s total at $64.59 billion, S&P Global Market Intelligence said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Along age, gender, racial and geographic lines, voters preferred Becerra to Hilton nearly across the board.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

I think maybe the compass incident, the disaster he had so nearly brought upon us that day, had changed him, made him more aware of other people.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

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