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nearly
adverb
A2
UK /ˈnɪəli/ US /ˈnɪɹli/
In close approximation; almost, virtually.
With close relation; intimately.
Closely, in close proximity.
Stingily.
Forms
comparative
nearlier
superlative
nearliest
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When I ask people what they regret most about high school, they nearly all say the same thing: that they wasted so much time.
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You nearly poked me in the eye with your pencil.
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