nearly
/ˈnɪrli/
near · ly
ˈnɪr · li
English Definition
adv. almost; not quite
Significado en Español
casi
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “nearly”:
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A
almost
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B
entirely
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C
completely
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D
exactly
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A — almost.
“nearly” means adv. almost; not quite
Common questions about “nearly”
What does “nearly” mean?
nearly — adv. almost; not quite. In Chinese: 几乎，差不多.
How do you pronounce “nearly”?
nearly is pronounced /ˈnɪrli/. It breaks into 2 syllables: near · ly.
Is “nearly” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. nearly appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
