Not nearly

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adverb

Used to express that something is far less than expected or desired.

He's not nearly as tall as his brother.
Visual representation of "not nearly" - Used to express that something is far less than expected or desired.

Often appears as...

  • not nearly enough
  • not nearly as
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Visual representation of "not nearly"
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Expectation Gap

Use 'not nearly' to indicate a greater-than-expected difference between two things or situations.

Illustration for Expectation Gap
The movie was not nearly as exciting as the trailer suggested.
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Intensity Reduced

'Not nearly' minimizes the intensity or degree of the quality being described.

Illustration for Intensity Reduced
She was not nearly as concerned about the test results as her parents were.
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Comparative Contexts

'Not nearly' is often used when comparing and highlighting a significant shortfall.

Illustration for Comparative Contexts
Our team is not nearly as prepared as the competition.
Visual representation of the word "Not nearly"

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