Nearly meaning

What does “nearly” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“nearly” is an adverb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.

nearly

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
“the job is (just) about done”
“the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded”
Synonymsabout almost most near nigh virtually well-nigh
in a close manner
“the two phenomena are intimately connected”
“the person most nearly concerned”
Synonymsclosely intimately

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University