Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Nearly.
How to pronounce nearly:
US
Nearly - as an adverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
Example: "The job is (just) about done"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
about7almost8most6near4nigh8virtually15well-nighIn a close manner
Example: "The two phenomena are intimately connected"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
closely12intimately15Example Sentences
"I nearly missed the bus this morning."
"He nearly caught the ball, but it slipped through his fingers."
"She nearly fainted when she heard the news."
"We nearly reached the summit of the mountain before the storm hit."
"They nearly crashed into each other while driving recklessly."
Word Game Points
Is NEARLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, nearly is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
NEARLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is NEARLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, nearly is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordNEARLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is NEARLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nearly is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordNEARLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
