nearly

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adverb (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
  2. adverb in a close manner

Etymology

From near + -ly. Cognate with Scots nerelie, neirlie (“nearly”). Compare also English nearling, nearlings.

In classic literature

Synonyms

about, almost, most, near, nigh, virtually, well-nigh

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