nearly Synonyms

Synonyms

Strongest:

• closely

Strong:

No Strong synonyms found.

Weak:

• near

Antonyms

Strongest:

• remotely
• remotely

Strong:

• distantly
• distantly

Weak:

No Weak antonyms found.

nearly Meaning

Wordnet

nearly (r)

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

in a close manner

Webster

nearly (adv.)

In a near manner; not remotely; closely; intimately; almost.

nearly Sentence Examples

1. The marathon runners were nearly exhausted after running for hours.
2. The temperature nearly reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit, making it sweltering outside.
3. The accident nearly caused a major pile-up on the highway.
4. The hurricane's winds were nearly strong enough to level entire neighborhoods.
5. The lottery ticket was nearly a winner, with only one number off.
6. The negotiations nearly broke down due to a disagreement over a single clause.
7. The concert was nearly sold out, with only a few tickets remaining.
8. The surgery was nearly successful, but a last-minute complication arose.
9. The student's essay was nearly flawless, receiving a top grade.
10. The wedding reception was nearly perfect, with every detail carefully planned.

FAQs About the word nearly

What is the meaning of the word nearly

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but, in a close mannerIn a near manner; not remotely; closely; intimately; almost.

What are the synonyms of the word nearly

closely,,near

What are the antonyms of the word nearly

remotely, remotely,distantly, distantly,

What is the usage of word nearly

The marathon runners were nearly exhausted after running for hours.

The temperature nearly reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit, making it sweltering outside.

How to use the word nearly in a sentence?

The accident nearly caused a major pile-up on the highway.

The hurricane's winds were nearly strong enough to level entire neighborhoods.