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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Before becoming a delivery driver, he toiled for nearly two years in factories, working 12-hour shifts while making about $170 a month.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

In tests involving 197 participants, the researchers said the system identified individuals with nearly 100% accuracy.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

The share of fathers working or looking for a job—known as the labor-force participation rate—was nearly 94% in 2025, little changed from its prepandemic level, according to Labor Department data.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Merck shares jumped 5.6% to $122.42 on Friday, marking their largest single-day percent increase in nearly seven months, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

‘But we’re nearly out of your valley,’ said Renn.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

nearly

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