Pronunciation: /ˈnɪrli/
adverb Almost, not quite, close to but not completely
A1 I nearly missed the bus this morning.
A2 She nearly forgot to bring her umbrella.
B1 The store is nearly closed for the day.
B2 The project is nearly complete and ready for presentation.
C1 He nearly made it to the top of the mountain before the storm hit.
C2 The negotiations are nearly finalized and ready for signing.
preposition Used to indicate that something is close to being or happening
A1 I am nearly finished with my homework.
A2 She is nearly ready to leave for the party.
B1 The project is nearly complete, just a few more details to finalize.
B2 The train was nearly empty as it pulled into the station.
C1 The company is nearly bankrupt after years of mismanagement.
C2 The artist's work is nearly flawless, showing incredible attention to detail.
formal The project is nearly complete and ready for submission.
informal I'm nearly done with my homework, just a few more questions to go.
slang I nearly missed the bus this morning, but I made it just in time.
figurative Her words cut me deeply, leaving me feeling nearly broken.
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