nearly

Definition

  • adverb: not completely
  • adverb: in a close manner or relationship
  • synonyms: closely, intimately, almost

Examples

  • We very 'nearly' missed the plane. [=we came very close to missing the plane]

  • There's 'not nearly' enough flour for a cake here.

  • It's 'not nearly' as late as I thought it was.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Mother'll take care of him when we get home. Miss Scarlett, I's powerful hungry. We's got to have something to eat. Oh, hush up! We're nearly at Twelve Oaks. We'll stop there. Go on! Ashley, I'm glad you're not here to see this. The Yankees! The dirty Yankees! (..)
    1939 Gone with the Wind
  • (..) and the sweetest and the dearest. I know I couldn't hope that you could love me. I'm so clumsy and stupid and not nearly good enough for you. But if you could think of marrying me I'd do anything in the world for you. Just anything. I promise. What did you say? (..)
    1939 Gone with the Wind