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Nearly Definition & Meaning

1. Almost, but not quite.

Example: "i nearly missed my flight because of traffic."

2. Very close to achieving something.

Example: "she was nearly finished with her painting."

3. Almost all, almost every.

Example: "nearly everyone at the party was wearing a costume."

4. In a close or intimate manner.

Example: "they were sitting nearly side by side on the couch."

5. Almost the same as, similar to.

Example: "the new model is nearly identical to the old one." note: these definitions may vary depending on the context in which the word is used.

Examples of the word nearly used in sentences.

  • John nearly fell off his bike while riding down the hill.
  • The restaurant was nearly empty when we arrived.
  • I nearly missed the bus this morning.
  • Sarah nearly forgot her phone at home.
  • We nearly finished the puzzle, but we were missing one piece.
  • The new movie I watched last night was nearly two hours long, but I really enjoyed the entire show.
  • John is a nearly perfect student, he never misses a class and always pays attention during lectures.
  • My favorite restaurant downtown is nearly always crowded on weekends, so I usually go there during the weekdays.
  • We are nearly finished with our project, just a few more touches and it will be good to go.
  • I nearly missed my bus this morning, but I ran and caught it just in time.
  • The company has nearly finished their project ahead of time.
  • The restaurant was nearly empty during lunchtime, which was unusual for a weekend.
  • She was nearly caught for cheating during the exam, but managed to escape the situation.
  • The new policy has nearly affected everyone in the organization, including the management.
  • I nearly missed my flight this morning because of the heavy traffic.
  • I asked my boss for a raise and he agreed, but we're still negotiating the details so it's nearly finalized.
  • The concert was nearly sold out, but I managed to get the last ticket.
  • I nearly missed my train this morning because I overslept.
  • The weather was nearly perfect for the outdoor wedding, with just a few clouds in the sky.
  • I've been studying Spanish for nearly a year now, but I still have a lot to learn.
  • The team nearly won the championship, but lost by only one point.
  • I nearly missed my flight, but made it just in time.
  • The concert was nearly sold out, with only a few tickets left.
  • She nearly gave up on her dream, but decided to keep pushing forward.
  • The project was nearly completed, with only a few finishing touches left.
  • Despite being nearly 80 years old, my grandfather still enjoys hiking and mountain climbing.
  • I nearly missed my flight this morning because of the heavy traffic on the highway.
  • The new restaurant in town is nearly impossible to get a reservation at because it's so popular.
  • The company's profits have nearly doubled since they implemented their new marketing strategy.
  • I've been practicing my Spanish nearly every day for the past year and my fluency has greatly improved.
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