Nearly

Pronunciation: /ˈnɪrliː/

Nearly (adverb)

  1. Not completely, but very close to something.
  2. Close to a number or amount, but not exactly.

Examples

  • She nearly missed the bus.
  • He nearly finished the book.

Common collocations: nearly impossible, nearly empty, nearly identical, nearly equal, nearly complete

Synonyms of Nearly

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Nearly

  • — when precision is required
  • — when something is fully done