nearly

4 definitions • 10 examples

almost, or not completely:

It's been nearly three months since my last haircut.

I've nearly finished that book you lent me.

She's nearly as tall as her father now.

They'd eaten nearly everything.

It was so funny - we nearly died laughing.

a lot less:

She's not nearly as beautiful as you said she was.

much less than you want or need:

There's not nearly enough food for all these people!

almost but not quite; close to:

I’ve nearly finished that book you lent me.

She’s nearly as tall as her father now.

The problem isn’t nearly as bad as you think.