LookItUpnearly
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈnɪrli/ · UK /ˈnɪəli/
nearly means: Close to a number or state, or close to doing something, but not quite there.
adverb
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Close to a number or state, or close to doing something, but not quite there.
- Dinner is nearly ready.
- I nearly missed the bus.
- Nearly everyone came to the party.
Questions about nearly
What does nearly mean?
Close to a number or state, or close to doing something, but not quite there.
What is nearly in other languages?
Türkçe: neredeyse · Español: casi · Français: presque · Deutsch: fast · Italiano: quasi · 日本語: ほとんど
How do you pronounce nearly?
In American English /ˈnɪrli/; in British English /ˈnɪəli/.
How do you use nearly in a sentence?
Dinner is nearly ready. I nearly missed the bus.
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