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nearly

[ neer-lee ]

adverb

  1. all but; almost:

    nearly dead with cold.

  2. with close approximation:

    a nearly perfect likeness.

  3. with close agreement or resemblance:

    a plan nearly like our own.

  4. with close kinship, interest, or connection; intimately:

    nearly associated in business;

    two women nearly related.



nearly

/ ˈ²Ôɪə±ôɪ /

adverb

  1. not quite; almost; practically
  2. not nearly
    nowhere near; not at all

    not nearly enough money

  3. closely

    the person most nearly concerned

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of nearly1

First recorded in 1530–40; near + -ly
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See almost.
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US President Donald Trump's plan to impose tariffs - or import taxes - for nearly every country in the world could push prices up on almost all the staples Americans routinely buy, from clothes to coffee.

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Earlier David Lammy said the British people would be "very concerned" about the impact of President Donald Trump's announcement, which means nearly all UK exports to the US are facing a 10% levy from Saturday.

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The UK exported nearly £60bn worth of goods to the US last year, making it one of the most important markets for thousands of British businesses.

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A woman injured by a police dog as she was being arrested for shoplifting in Northern California is getting a settlement of nearly $1 million.

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Stanley Zhong had a 4.42 grade point average, a nearly perfect SAT score, had bested adults in competitive coding competitions and started his own electronic signing service all while still in high school.

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