nearly
/ˈniːɹli/
nearly
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- 1.
very close to a standard or figure.
"We are nearly there. It took nearly 5 hours."
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The project is nearly complete, with only a few minor tasks remaining.
The project is nearly complete, with only a few minor tasks remaining.
It took nearly five hours to drive across the entire country.
It took nearly five hours to drive across the entire country.
She was nearly late for the important meeting this morning.
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How do you pronounce nearly?
nearly is pronounced [/ˈniːɹli/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does nearly mean?
nearly means "nearly". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is nearly?
nearly is a Elementary-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with nearly?
Example: "The project is nearly complete, with only a few minor tasks remaining." — used to mean "nearly".
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