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nearly meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of nearly at MeaningMonkey.org. nearly meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.NEARLY adverb
Definition of nearly (adverb)
- (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
- "the job is (just) about done"; "the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded"; "we're almost finished"; "the car all but ran her down"; "he nearly fainted"; "talked for nigh onto 2 hours"; "the recording is well-nigh perfect"; "virtually all the parties signed the contract"; "I was near exhausted by the run"; "most everyone agrees"
- synonyms: about, almost, most, near, nigh, virtually, well-nigh
- in a close manner
- "the two phenomena are intimately connected"; "the person most nearly concerned"
- synonyms: closely, intimately
Source: Princeton University Wordnet