nearly
Translation
nearly, almost
Examples
It's nearly time to go.
It's nearly time to go.
I nearly missed the bus.
I nearly missed the bus.
Grammar Patterns
nearly + [adjective/adverb/verb/number] almost It's nearly midnight.
Similar Words
Synonyms: almost, about, practically; Antonyms: exactly, precisely
Etymology
From Old English 'nēarlīce', from 'nēar' (near) + '-līce' (-ly). Literally means 'in a near manner'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as being 'near' to a certain point, number, or time, but not quite there.