English · Adjectives
nearly
/ˈnɪrli/
[/ˈnɪrli/]
almost
Beginneradverb
Definition
Nearly means almost but not completely or not quite.
Example
We are nearly at the station.
We are nearly at the station.
Etymology
From 'near', from Old English 'near', plus '-ly'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to show that something is close to a point but not yet reached.