nahezu
Translation
almost, nearly, virtually
Examples
Es ist nahezu unmöglich.
It is nearly impossible.
Die Flasche ist nahezu leer.
The bottle is almost empty.
Er hat nahezu sein ganzes Geld verloren.
He lost almost all his money.
Grammar Patterns
nahezu + Adjective/Adverb almost, nearly The bottle is nahezu empty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fast, beinahe, annähernd; Antonyms: genau (exactly), exakt (exact)
Etymology
Composed of 'nahe' (near) and 'zu' (to), literally meaning 'near to' a certain state or amount.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'near to' completion or a full amount. It's so 'near to' being finished, it's 'almost' done.