Definition of pretty near/nearly
US
: almost but not quite
I'm pretty near/nearly done.
Learn More about pretty near/nearly
Dictionary Entries near pretty near/nearly
See More Nearby EntriesStatistics for pretty near/nearly
Look-up Popularity
Cite this Entry
“Pretty near/nearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pretty%20near%2Fnearly. Accessed 15 Jun. 2021.
Style: MLA
MLA
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Test Your Vocabulary
Name that Thing: Dog Breeds
-
- Name that dog!
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Share pretty near/nearly