HyperDic: nearly

English > 2 senses of the word *nearly*:
ADVERB	all	nearly, about, almost, most, near, nigh, virtually, well-nigh	(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished
ADVERB	all	nearly, closely, intimately	in a close manner

nearly > pronunciation
Sounds	nih'rliy
Rhymes	ably ... zealously: 1543 rhymes with liy...

English > *nearly*: 2 senses > adverb 1
Meaning	(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.
Example	"he nearly fainted"
Synonyms	about, almost, most, near, nigh, virtually, well-nigh
Spanish	aproximadamente, casi, cerca, más, prácticamente, virtualmente
Catalan	casi, gairebé, quasi

English > *nearly*: 2 senses > adverb 2
Meaning	In a close manner.
Example	"the person most nearly concerned"
Synonyms	closely, intimately
Spanish	cercanamente, íntimamente