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nearly

Pronunciation: [/ˈnɪɹli/]

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nearly: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use nearly in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “quantity or degree”

(adverb) when something is close to being complete or reaching a certain amount. If you need 10 more stickers to complete your collection, you are nearly finished.

Example

He was nearly finished with his homework when the bell rang.

Example

She was not nearly ready for the test and needed more time to study.

Example

Are we nearly there yet? I'm getting tired of sitting in the car!

How to pronounce nearly

Pronunciation: [/ˈnɪɹli/]

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