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nearly
adverb near·ly \ˈnir-lē\
: not completely : almost but not quite
Full Definition of NEARLY
1
: in a close manner or relationship <nearly related>
2
a : almost but not quite <nearly identical> <nearly a year later> b : to the least extent <not nearly as good as we expected>
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First Known Use of NEARLY
1561
NEARLY Defined for Kids
nearly
adverb near·ly \ˈnir-lē\
Definition of NEARLY for Kids
1
: in a close manner or relationship <They're nearly related.>
2
: almost but not quite <We're nearly finished.>
3
: to the least extent <It's not nearly enough.>
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