Nearly
adverb
Almost but not completely.
I am nearly finished with my homework.
Often appears as...
- nearly completed
- nearly finished
adverb
By a small margin.
She nearly missed the train.
Often appears as...
- nearly missed
- nearly lost
adverb
Almost not.
He nearly didn't make it.
Often appears as...
- nearly didn't
- nearly wasn't
adverb
Almost but not completely.
I am nearly finished with my homework.
Often appears as...
- nearly completed
- nearly finished
adverb
By a small margin.
She nearly missed the train.
Often appears as...
- nearly missed
- nearly lost
adverb
Almost not.
He nearly didn't make it.
Often appears as...
- nearly didn't
- nearly wasn't
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Common Intensifiers
Use 'very' or 'so' with 'nearly' to emphasize the small gap to completion.
I'm so nearly done with this project.
Pro Tip 2/3Progress Indication
Use 'nearly' to show progress but indicate something still lacks a bit for completion.
The building is nearly complete, just the paint job left.
Pro Tip 3/3Implying Change
Indicate that the subject was … and now it's nearly … to imply change over time.
The garden was empty; now it's nearly full of flowers.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Intensifiers
Use 'very' or 'so' with 'nearly' to emphasize the small gap to completion.
I'm so nearly done with this project.
Pro Tip 2/3Progress Indication
Use 'nearly' to show progress but indicate something still lacks a bit for completion.
The building is nearly complete, just the paint job left.
Pro Tip 3/3Implying Change
Indicate that the subject was … and now it's nearly … to imply change over time.
The garden was empty; now it's nearly full of flowers.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Intensifiers
Use 'very' or 'so' with 'nearly' to emphasize the small gap to completion.
I'm so nearly done with this project.
Pro Tip 2/3Progress Indication
Use 'nearly' to show progress but indicate something still lacks a bit for completion.
The building is nearly complete, just the paint job left.
Pro Tip 3/3Implying Change
Indicate that the subject was … and now it's nearly … to imply change over time.
The garden was empty; now it's nearly full of flowers.
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Handraising Twin Tiger...
This little chap was the first one born. He was the one that, for the first couple of hours, we were a little worried about. He had a bit of a tougher time. Didn't you? You're doing well. He's nearly the same weight as his brother now. Despite their good health, life for young tigers is precarious.
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Upgrading management...
and tools the results is an epidemic that isn't getting nearly enough attention now over the next few days we're going to hear about some of humanity's most important and complex issues and whether your issue is climate change world hunger education or anything else I'm going to propose that
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The benefits of a good...
and going to sleep. Sleep occupies nearly a third of our lives, but many of us give surprisingly little attention and care to it. This neglect is often the result of a major misunderstanding. Sleep isn't lost time, or just a way to rest when all our important work is done.
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History vs. Vladimir...
with one of the world's best educated populations, unprecedented opportunities for women, and some of the most important scientific advancements of the century. Life may not have been luxurious, but nearly everyone had a roof over their head and food on their plate,
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The 'Busy' Life of the...
And why does it nearly always choose to do so in exactly the same place? Whatever the reason, it must be very important, for a sloth on the ground is almost helpless. Any predator could attack it and it doesn't have the speed to escape.
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Why the buildings of the...
and then raise nearly half a million dollars from a community that gathered around their cause, no one client anymore. It means that no building is too small for innovation, like this little reindeer pavilion
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
why does it come down to the ground to do it and why does it nearly always choose to do so in exactly the same place whatever the reason it must be very important for a sloth on the ground is
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ONE HOUR Of Amazing...
nearly a hundred sailfish have surrounded a single school of bait fish it's very rare to see so many of these hunters in one place
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Nature's Oddest Looking...
may lose another of its iconic wildlife species compared parent fish nearly a metre and
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Watch Out for Polar...
nearly invisible wire rigged with explosives layers will protect them
Video examples
Handraising Twin Tiger...
This little chap was the first one born. He was the one that, for the first couple of hours, we were a little worried about. He had a bit of a tougher time. Didn't you? You're doing well. He's nearly the same weight as his brother now. Despite their good health, life for young tigers is precarious.
Video examples
Upgrading management...
and tools the results is an epidemic that isn't getting nearly enough attention now over the next few days we're going to hear about some of humanity's most important and complex issues and whether your issue is climate change world hunger education or anything else I'm going to propose that
Video examples
The benefits of a good...
and going to sleep. Sleep occupies nearly a third of our lives, but many of us give surprisingly little attention and care to it. This neglect is often the result of a major misunderstanding. Sleep isn't lost time, or just a way to rest when all our important work is done.
Video examples
History vs. Vladimir...
with one of the world's best educated populations, unprecedented opportunities for women, and some of the most important scientific advancements of the century. Life may not have been luxurious, but nearly everyone had a roof over their head and food on their plate,
Video examples
The 'Busy' Life of the...
And why does it nearly always choose to do so in exactly the same place? Whatever the reason, it must be very important, for a sloth on the ground is almost helpless. Any predator could attack it and it doesn't have the speed to escape.
Video examples
Why the buildings of the...
and then raise nearly half a million dollars from a community that gathered around their cause, no one client anymore. It means that no building is too small for innovation, like this little reindeer pavilion
Video examples
BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
why does it come down to the ground to do it and why does it nearly always choose to do so in exactly the same place whatever the reason it must be very important for a sloth on the ground is
Video examples
ONE HOUR Of Amazing...
nearly a hundred sailfish have surrounded a single school of bait fish it's very rare to see so many of these hunters in one place
Video examples
Nature's Oddest Looking...
may lose another of its iconic wildlife species compared parent fish nearly a metre and
Video examples
Watch Out for Polar...
nearly invisible wire rigged with explosives layers will protect them
Example 1 of 10
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Simon Sinek
English Author
It's important to slow down, every now and then, for no other reason than to call someone to say 'Hi.' It doesn't have to be a long conversation. Just calling out of the blue does more to let someone know you still care about them than nearly anything else.
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Geoffrey Zakarian
American Chef
When I entertain, I want to have fun. But I'm also a control person. I don't go in for those everyone-in-the-kitchen cooking scenes. So if I want to be with my guests, I have to do everything - or nearly everything - in advance.
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Jessye Norman
American Musician
If I were not able to separate the art from the artists, I think I would limit myself a great deal, and life wouldn't be nearly as interesting.
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Renee Fleming
American Musician
I don't want to be somebody who stands still and sings pretty. Each song is a world. Each song is a story. I don't achieve nearly what I want.
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Kelsey Grammer
American Actor
I miss her in my bones. I was her big brother. I was supposed to protect her - I could not... It very nearly destroyed me.
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George Weinberg
American Psychologist
The world will step aside for nearly anyone who has the courage of his of her opinions.
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Julie Newmar
American Actress
Like nearly every female, I thought I'd get married and that would be it for life.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
Nearly everything you do is of no importance, but it is important that you do it.
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John Keble
English Clergyman
And help us, this and every day, to live more nearly as we pray.
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Ninette de Valois
Irish Dancer
Nearly everything in life goes in threes and fours.
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Simon Sinek
English Author
It's important to slow down, every now and then, for no other reason than to call someone to say 'Hi.' It doesn't have to be a long conversation. Just calling out of the blue does more to let someone know you still care about them than nearly anything else.
Quote examples
Geoffrey Zakarian
American Chef
When I entertain, I want to have fun. But I'm also a control person. I don't go in for those everyone-in-the-kitchen cooking scenes. So if I want to be with my guests, I have to do everything - or nearly everything - in advance.
Quote examples
Jessye Norman
American Musician
If I were not able to separate the art from the artists, I think I would limit myself a great deal, and life wouldn't be nearly as interesting.
Quote examples
Renee Fleming
American Musician
I don't want to be somebody who stands still and sings pretty. Each song is a world. Each song is a story. I don't achieve nearly what I want.
Quote examples
Kelsey Grammer
American Actor
I miss her in my bones. I was her big brother. I was supposed to protect her - I could not... It very nearly destroyed me.
Quote examples
George Weinberg
American Psychologist
The world will step aside for nearly anyone who has the courage of his of her opinions.
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Julie Newmar
American Actress
Like nearly every female, I thought I'd get married and that would be it for life.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
Nearly everything you do is of no importance, but it is important that you do it.
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John Keble
English Clergyman
And help us, this and every day, to live more nearly as we pray.
Quote examples
Ninette de Valois
Irish Dancer
Nearly everything in life goes in threes and fours.
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