Nearly
Nearly is a term used to describe something that is not quite complete or not quite achieved. It is often used in relation to time, distance, or quantity, indicating that something is close to being finished or accomplished, but is not quite there yet.
Definition[edit | edit source]
Nearly is an adverb that is used to indicate that something is almost, but not completely, the case. It is derived from the Old English word "neahgeare", which means "nearly, almost". In modern English, it is often used to describe a state of near completion or near achievement.
Usage[edit | edit source]
The term nearly can be used in a variety of contexts. For example, it can be used to describe time ("I nearly missed the bus"), distance ("The store is nearly a mile away"), quantity ("I have nearly finished my dinner"), or degree ("I am nearly ready to go"). It can also be used to describe a state of near completion or near achievement ("I have nearly finished my degree").
Synonyms[edit | edit source]
There are several synonyms for nearly, including almost, just about, practically, virtually, and close to. Each of these synonyms has a slightly different connotation, but they all convey the same basic idea of being close to, but not quite at, a certain state or condition.
Antonyms[edit | edit source]
The antonyms of nearly include completely, entirely, fully, and totally. These words indicate a state of complete or total completion or achievement, in contrast to the near completion or achievement indicated by nearly.
Related Terms[edit | edit source]
Related terms to nearly include near, close, and almost. These words are often used interchangeably with nearly, although they may have slightly different connotations depending on the context.
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