nearly

nearly

synonyms, antonyms, definitions, examples & translations of nearly in English

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English

Etymology

From near +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈnɪəli/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈnɪɹli/
  • (Scotland) IPA(key): /ˈniːɹli/
  • Rhymes: (Received Pronunciation) -ɪəli, (General American) -ɪɹli, (Scotland) -iːɹli

Adverb

nearly (comparative nearlier or more nearly, superlative nearliest or most nearly)

  1. In close approximation; almost, virtually. [from 17th c.]
    Synonym: (obsolete) environ
  2. (now rare) With great scrutiny; carefully. [from 16th c.]
  3. With close relation; intimately. [from 16th c.]
  4. Closely, in close proximity. [from 16th c.]
  5. Stingily.

Synonyms

  • almost, nigh, well-nigh, near, close to, next to, practically, virtually

Derived terms

Translations

References

  • “nearly”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.

Anagrams

  • Nayler, Raelyn, Rylean, lanyer

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