NEARLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for NEARLY?

Need another word that means the same as “nearly”? Find 20 synonyms and 30 related words for “nearly” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Nearly” are: closely, intimately, about, almost, most, near, nigh, virtually, well-nigh, just about, more or less, practically, all but, as good as, next to, close to, not far from, not far off, to all intents and purposes, nearing

Nearly as an Adverb

Definitions of "Nearly" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “nearly” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• In a close manner.
• Very close to; almost.
• Closely.
• (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.
• Slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.

Synonyms of "Nearly" as an adverb (20 Words)

about	In or to a reversed position or direction. Reduced by about 5 per cent.
all but	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly.
almost	(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but. We re almost finished.
as good as	To the same degree (often followed by `as.
close to	Near in time or place or relationship.
closely	In a way that involves only a small margin between the winner and loser. Both children are clearly very closely attached to their parents.
intimately	With great or especially intimate knowledge. The two phenomena are intimately connected.
just about	Indicating exactness or preciseness.
more or less	Comparative of much; to a greater degree or extent.
most	Almost. The king cobra is the most dangerous snake.
near	At or to a short distance away nearby. A near perfect fit.
nearing	Slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.
next to	At the time or occasion immediately following.
nigh	Almost. Recovery will be well nigh impossible.
not far from	At or to a certain point or degree.
not far off	At or to a certain point or degree.
practically	In a practical manner. The law isn t unreasonable or practically inconvenient.
to all intents and purposes	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly.
virtually	Nearly; almost. Virtually all the parties signed the contract.
well-nigh	Slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.

Usage Examples of "Nearly" as an adverb

• A rise of nearly 25 per cent.
• In the absence of anyone more nearly related, I was designated next of kin.
• He nearly fainted.
• The person most nearly concerned.
• David was nearly asleep.

Associations of "Nearly" (30 Words)

about	In or to a reversed position or direction. He s about 30 years old.
almost	Not quite; very nearly. Blues jazz he can play almost anything.
approximate	Not quite exact or correct. Approximate leaves grow together but are not united.
approximately	Imprecise but fairly close to correct. A journey of approximately two hours.
approximation	A thing that is similar to something else, but is not exactly the same. These figures are only approximations.
around	All around or on all sides. There were trees growing all around.
broadly	Without regard to specific details or exceptions. Broadly speaking the risks are as follows.
closeness	The spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance. The translator s closeness to the original time period.
dozen	A group or set of twelve. A dozen bottles of sherry.
equidistant	At equal distances. The line joins together all points which are equidistant from the two axes.
every	Each and all of a series of entities or intervals as specified. Had every hope of success.
few	The RAF pilots who took part in the Battle of Britain. A few weeks ago.
fractional	Relating to or expressed as a fraction, especially a fraction less than one. The fractional variance in mass density per unit.
fragmentary	Consisting of small disconnected parts. Fragmentary remains.
half	Partially or to the extent of a half. Half an hour.
incomplete	Not having all the necessary or appropriate parts. An incomplete forward pass.
least	Used in names of very small animals and plants e g least shrew. He has the least talent of anyone.
moiety	One of two (approximately) equal parts. The enzyme removes the sulphate moiety.
near	Come near to approach. They are drawing near.
nearby	Not far away; close. He slung his jacket over a nearby chair.
partially	To some extent; in some degree; not wholly. He was partially paralyzed.
portion	Give a dowry to (a bride. I read a portion of the manuscript.
practically	Almost; nearly. The place was practically empty.
proximate	Nearly accurate approximate. The failure of the proximate military power to lend assistance.
roughly	With roughness or violence rough is an informal variant for roughly. Roughly 3 000.
sketchy	Not thorough or detailed. A sketchy neighbourhood.
some	To some extent quite a lot. They were here for some weeks.
thereabout	Near that place. Come at noon or thereabouts.
unfinished	(of an object) not having been given an attractive surface appearance as the final stage of manufacture. The building is still unfinished.
virtually	Nearly; almost. The college became virtually bankrupt.