nearly

Comparative

nearlier

Superlative

nearliest

1. 1.In close approximation; almost, virtually.

   • I nearly didn't go to work yesterday.
   • He left a nearly full beer on the bar.
   • He was (so/very) nearly over the worst part of his college degree.

2. 2.With close relation; intimately.

   • Let that which he learns next be nearly conjoined with what he knows already.
   • She could have joined most comfortably in all their supposings, and suspicions, and doubts, and prognostications, but the honour of the family was too nearly concerned to allow free reins to her tongue.

3. 3.Closely, in close proximity.

   • I doubt some danger do's approach you neerely.

4. 4.Stingily.

   • This house is nearly thirty years old.
   • I was nearly hit by a car.

Overall

Common· #700

By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Rare

General reading & writing

Common

Academic

Rare

Literature

Rare

Synonyms

• about
• almost
• most
• virtually

Word family

• near