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Nearly
ˈnɪrli
Extremely common
800 - 900
800 - 900
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Nearly -
Almost, not quite reaching a certain point or degree
Example: She nearly missed her flight.
Usage: informalContext: everyday conversations
Note: Used to indicate a close call or near miss
Very close to a particular time, number, or amount
Example: The project is nearly complete.
Usage: formalContext: professional settings
Note: Indicates a high degree of completion or proximity to a specific goal
With little remaining or available
Example: I have nearly finished all the food.
Usage: informalContext: casual conversations
Note: Used to convey scarcity or depletion
Nearly's synonyms
virtually
Virtually means nearly or almost but not exactly. It suggests that something is very close to being true or accurate.
Example: The project is virtually complete.
Note: Virtually is commonly used in contexts where something is almost true or real.
practically
Practically means almost or nearly in a practical sense. It indicates that something is close to being achieved or realized.
Example: I've practically finished my homework.
Note: Practically often implies a practical aspect or feasibility to the nearness of completion.
closely
Closely means in a close or intimate manner, indicating a small or narrow degree of separation.
Example: The two teams are closely matched in skill.
Note: Closely can refer to physical proximity or similarity in characteristics rather than just nearness in quantity or time.
approximately
Approximately means roughly or around a particular amount or time. It suggests an estimation that is close to the actual value.
Example: The journey will take approximately two hours.
Note: Approximately is often used when giving an estimated or rounded figure rather than an exact measurement.
Nearly expressions, common phrases
Almost
Nearly reaching a certain point or level, very close to being or doing something.
Example: She almost missed the bus, but she made it just in time.
Note: Almost implies a high degree of proximity or completion towards a specific goal or state.
Close to
Being a short distance away in space or time, near in relationship or connection.
Example: The store is close to my house, so I can walk there easily.
Note: Close to emphasizes the spatial or relational proximity between two objects or concepts.
Just about
Almost, nearly, very close to completion or accomplishment.
Example: I am just about finished with my homework; I only have one more question to answer.
Note: Just about suggests being on the verge of completing a task or reaching a certain state.
On the brink of
At the point of experiencing something significant or about to happen.
Example: The company was on the brink of bankruptcy before the new CEO took charge.
Note: On the brink of conveys a sense of being at a critical juncture or threshold of a situation.
Within striking distance
Close enough to achieve or accomplish something, near enough to make a decisive move or action.
Example: Our team is within striking distance of winning the championship this season.
Note: Within striking distance implies being close enough to take action or make a significant impact.
Just shy of
Nearly, almost reaching a specific quantity, distance, or achievement.
Example: The marathon runner finished just shy of breaking the world record.
Note: Just shy of indicates falling slightly short of a particular goal or target.
Within a hair's breadth
Extremely close, almost touching or reaching a certain point.
Example: The car missed hitting the tree within a hair's breadth.
Note: Within a hair's breadth denotes being incredibly close to a specific outcome or event.
Nearly everyday (slang) expressions
Barely
Barely indicates that something almost did not happen or came very close to not happening.
Example: I barely made it to the meeting on time.
Note: Barely implies a stronger sense of nearness or closeness to not happening compared to nearly.
Just squeaked by
This term suggests that someone barely passed or succeeded at something.
Example: I just squeaked by my exams.
Note: It conveys a sense of narrowly avoiding failure or a negative outcome.
Scarcely
Scarcely means in a way that there is almost none of something remaining or present.
Example: The store had scarcely any products left on the shelves.
Note: It emphasizes the lack or shortage more strongly than the word 'nearly'.
Pretty much there
This term suggests being very close to achieving or understanding something.
Example: I'm pretty much there with understanding this topic.
Note: It implies a high level of completion or understanding, just short of complete.
Near miss
A near miss is a situation where something almost goes wrong but doesn't.
Example: The car had a near miss with the truck on the highway.
Note: It implies a situation where a disaster or mishap was narrowly avoided.
Nearly - Examples
Nearly missed the train
It's nearly midnight
She nearly fell off the bike
Nearly grammar
Nearly - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: nearly
Conjugations
Adverb (Adverb): nearly
Syllables, Separation and Stress
nearly Contains 2 syllables: near • ly
Phonetic transcription: ˈnir-lē
near ly , ˈnir lē (The red syllable is stressed)
Nearly - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
nearly: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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