(near-ly) 2 syllables

Definition

adverb. almost; just about but not quite.

Example Sentence

Joyce nearly fell over.

Synonyms

almost; just about; next to practically

Antonyms

fully

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

nearly
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • bierley
  • bierly
  • clearly
  • dearly
  • merely
  • myrlie
  • nearly
  • yearly

  • austerely
  • severely
  • sincerely

  • cavalierly