nearly

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[edit] English

Most common English words: beyond « rose « age « #491: nearly » miles » real » eye

[edit] Etymology

near +‎ -ly

[edit] Pronunciation

[edit] Adverb

nearly (comparative more nearly, superlative most nearly)

Positive
nearly

Comparative
more nearly

Superlative
most nearly

  1. almost, but not quite; slightly short of
    He left a nearly full beer on the bar.
  2. intimately

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