English dictionary

nearly

/'n/i/rl/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adverb

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

adv.all

Examples
He nearly fainted.

Source: WordNet 3.0
in a close manner

adv.all

Examples
The person most nearly concerned.

Synonyms closely intimately

Source: WordNet 3.0
In a near manner; not remotely; closely; intimately; almost.

adverb

Source: webster1913