English

Detailed Synonyms for nearly in English

nearly:

nearly adv

  1. nearly
  2. nearly
  3. nearly
  4. nearly
    – (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but 1
    about; near; almost; most; virtually; nearly; well-nigh; nigh
    – (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but 1
    • about adv
      • the job is (just) about done1
    • near adv
      • I was near exhausted by the run1
    • almost adv
      • the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded1
      • we're almost finished1
    • most adv
      • most everyone agrees1
    • virtually adv
      • virtually all the parties signed the contract1
    • nearly adv
      • he nearly fainted1
    • well-nigh adv
      • the recording is well-nigh perfect1
    • nigh adv
      • talked for nigh onto 2 hours1
  5. nearly
    – in a close manner 1
    nearly; closely; intimately
    – in a close manner 1
    • nearly adv
      • the person most nearly concerned1
    • closely adv
    • intimately adv
      • the two phenomena are intimately connected1

Related Words for "nearly":

  • nearlier, nearliest

Alternate Synonyms for "nearly":


Related Definitions for "nearly":

  1. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but1
    • he nearly fainted1
  2. in a close manner1
    • the person most nearly concerned1