Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Used to indicate a close approximation, meaning something is just short of being complete or occurring; in close proximity or relation.
Nearly
/ˈnɪəli/Synonyms:
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Examples:
I am nearly ready.The bus is nearly full now.
Etymology:
The word nearly originates from the Middle English word nerely, meaning closely. Its roots can be traced back to Old English nēar, which is the comparative of nēah, meaning nigh or near.
Usage Statistics:
139 mentions per 1 million words 
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