Nearly (Adverb)
Meaning 1
In a close manner; "the two phenomena are intimately connected"; "the person most nearly concerned".
Examples
- The two companies are nearly identical in their business models and target markets.
- The person most nearly concerned with the decision was the project manager.
- The two researchers are nearly inseparable in their pursuit of a cure for the disease.
- The twins are nearly indistinguishable from one another in appearance and personality.
- The two cities are nearly contiguous and share a common cultural heritage.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
(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".
Examples
- The team nearly won the championship but lost in the final seconds.
- She nearly fell asleep at the wheel and had to pull over.
- The new policy has nearly doubled the company's profits in just one year.
- The storm nearly destroyed the small town, leaving many without homes.
- The tourists nearly got lost in the dense forest but managed to find their way back.