English

nearly

ˈnɪrli, ˈnɪr.li, ˈniːɹli, ˈnɪəli, ˈnɪɹli
Meaning: almost; very close to
Part of Speech: Adverb Alternative Readings: ˈnɪr.li, ˈniːɹli, ˈnɪəli, ˈnɪɹli

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Example sentences

It took nearly six hours to finish the work.
It took nearly six hours to finish the work.
Over a span of ten years, the city's population nearly doubled.
Over a span of ten years, the city's population nearly doubled.
He nearly drowned when his boat capsized.
He nearly drowned when his boat capsized.
The lizard's natural camouflage makes it nearly invisible against the desert sand.
The lizard's natural camouflage makes it nearly invisible against the desert sand.
He spoke in a monotonous voice that nearly put the audience to sleep.
He spoke in a monotonous voice that nearly put the audience to sleep.

Usage Notes

Used to describe an approximation that is very close to a specific amount or state.

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