NEARLY

/ˈniːɹli/ ► audio Scrabble 9 Words With Friends 10

Scrabble letter values: N1E1A1R1L1Y4 = 9

Definition

  1. adverb (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished. — synonyms: about, almost, most, near, nigh, virtually, well-nigh
  2. adverb in a close manner. — synonyms: closely, intimately

Examples

  • “all but”
  • “the job is (just) about done”
  • “the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded”

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