nearly
/ˈnɪɹli/
adverb
In close approximation; almost, virtually.
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Adverb 4 meanings
In close approximation; almost, virtually.
“He left a nearly full beer on the bar.”
With close relation; intimately.
Closely, in close proximity.
Stingily.
Where it comes from
Etymology
From near + -ly. Cognate with Scots nerelie, neirlie (“nearly”). Compare also English nearling, nearlings.
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NEARLY at a glance
NEARLY has 6 letters and scores 9 points in Scrabble (N 1 + E 1 + A 1 + R 1 + L 1 + Y 4) and 10 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #1,052 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with nearly
All rhymesOne letter away
- NEARBY11
- YEARLY12
- NEATLY9
- DEARLY10
- PEARLY11
- REARLY9
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