not nearly
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: much less than : not at all
There's not nearly enough flour for a cake here.
It's not nearly as late as I thought it was.
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While such initiatives are well-intended, Iyer said not nearly enough action has been taken to ensure people facing disparities are getting care—particularly on a global scale.
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Lindsey Leake, Fortune Well, 21 May 2024
Trogons are one prize awaiting birders at Madera Canyon, but not nearly the only one.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024
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Lindsey Leake, Fortune Well, 21 May 2024
Trogons are one prize awaiting birders at Madera Canyon, but not nearly the only one.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for not nearly
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“Not nearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20nearly. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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