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nearly

 

[ หˆnษชษ™rli ]

Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

almost

Almost or not quite

Synonyms

almost, close to, practically, virtually

Examples of usage

  • It's nearly time to go.
  • I nearly missed the bus.
Context #2 | Adverb

approximately

Close to, but not exactly

Synonyms

about, approximately, around, roughly

Examples of usage

  • The project will cost nearly one million dollars.
  • She has nearly finished her book.

Translations

Translations of the word "nearly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น quase

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค—เคญเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hampir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะนะถะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prawie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใปใจใ‚“ใฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท presque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ casi

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท neredeyse

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ุฑูŠุจู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skoro

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skoro

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡ ไนŽ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skoraj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรฆstum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตั€ะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ˜แƒ—แƒฅแƒ›แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ demษ™k olar ki

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ casi

Etymology

The word 'nearly' originated from the Middle English word 'nerly', which means 'closely'. It has been in use since the 14th century. Over time, the word evolved to its current form and meaning, indicating proximity or approximation.

See also: near, nearby, nearer, nearest, nearness.

Word Frequency Rank

At #635 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.