The meaning of NEARLY is in a close manner or relationship. How to use nearly in a sentence.

Almost and nearly both mean 'not completely' or 'not quite'. They can be used in front of adjectives or noun phrases, or with verbs. Dinner is almost ready. We're nearly ready now. I spent almost a month …

We use almost and nearly to refer to the progress of things, especially if we are measuring and counting things. In these examples, almost and nearly can both be used: … I’ve nearly finished that book you …

NEARLY definition: all but; almost. See examples of nearly used in a sentence.

Almost is typically used to suggest that something is approaching a certain point or level, but is not entirely reached. Nearly, while very similar in meaning, can convey a slight nuance of even closer …

Nearly is used to indicate that something will soon be the case. It was already nearly eight o'clock. I was nearly asleep. The voyage is nearly over.

near•ly (nēr′ lē), adv. all but; almost: nearly dead with cold. with close approximation: a nearly perfect likeness. with close agreement or resemblance: a plan nearly like our own. with close kinship, …

3 days ago · nearly (comparative nearlier or more nearly, superlative nearliest or most nearly) He left a nearly full beer on the bar. I nearly didn't go to work yesterday. He was (so/very) nearly over the …

Nearly is an adverb used to indicate that something is not completely the case but is very close to being so. It often refers to something that has almost but not completely happened, or is almost but not …

Close at hand; in close proximity; at no great distance; hence, narrowly; with close scrutiny. Closely: as, two persons nearly related. Intimately; pressingly; with a close relation to one's interest or happiness. …