nearly
/ˈnɪɹli/ adverb A2- In close approximation; almost, virtually. · He left a nearly full beer on the bar.· I nearly didn't go to work yesterday.
- With close relation; intimately.
- Closely, in close proximity.
- Stingily.
Comparative nearlier · Superlative nearliest
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And that while you thought of no one, nearly half the world away
“I must be growing small again.” She got up and went to the table to measure herself by it, and found that, as nearly as she could guess, she was now about two feet high, and was going on shrinking rapidly: she soon found out that the cause of this was the fan she was holding, and she dropped it hastily, just in time to avoid shrinking away altogether.
I’d nearly forgotten that I’ve got to grow up again!
The Fish-Footman began by producing from under his arm a great letter, nearly as large as himself, and this he handed over to the other, saying, in a solemn tone, “For the Duchess.
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