nearly
/ˈnɪəli/ · /ˈnɪrli/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1266 in the learning path
几乎；差不多
Definitions
adv. Almost, but not completely or exactly.
几乎；差不多
Example
I nearly missed the bus because I overslept.
我睡过了头，差点没赶上公交车。
Nearly half of the surveyed residents supported expanding public transport rather than building additional roads.
受访居民中近一半支持扩建公共交通系统，而不是增建道路。
Collocations
- nearly half
- nearly finished
- nearly impossible
- not nearly enough
Word family
- near (adj.)
- nearness (n.)
Synonyms
- almost
- practically
Usage tip
nearly表示差一点达到；not nearly表示远远不。
FAQ
- What does nearly mean?
- Almost, but not completely or exactly.
- How is nearly pronounced?
- UK /ˈnɪəli/, US /ˈnɪrli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
