(near-ly) 2 syllables

Definition

adverb. almost but not quite; very close to.

Example Sentence

Joyce nearly fell over.

More Example Sentences

They nearly won the game last week.

Synonyms

almost; close; nearly

Antonyms

completely; entirely; wholly

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nearly
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Rhymes

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

  • austerely
  • severely
  • sincerely

  • cavalierly