Synonyms of nearly

nearly

adverb

ˈnir-lē 

1

as in closely

to a close degree

copy that design as nearly as you can

Synonyms & Similar Words

• closely
• near

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• remotely
• distantly

2

as in almost

very close to but not completely

I nearly fell down the stairs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• almost
• practically
• virtually
• fairly
• about
• most
• somewhere
• just about
• pretty much
• well-nigh
• next to
• much
• nigh
• as good as
• mostly
• fair
• more or less
• near
• within an inch of
• largely
• feckly
• all but
• somewhat
• mainly
• borderline
• partially
• chiefly
• appreciably
• partly
• by and large
• kind of

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• quite
• entirely
• completely
• fully
• absolutely
• thoroughly
• altogether
• well
• wholly
• totally
• utterly
• plain
• barely
• hardly
• scarcely
• plumb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nearly

Margaret Kran-Annexstein, director of the Sierra Club’s Colorado chapter, said that devastating flooding hit the state in 2013, causing damage worth nearly $4 billion. — Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026

This month, Claude attempted the same task — sans the 30 people and nearly yearlong expenditure. — Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026

Florida alone identified nearly 177,000 immigrants who would no longer qualify for the state’s Medicaid program starting in October, said Anna Holaday, a spokesperson for the Florida Department of Children and Families. — Phil Galewitz, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

The Republican advantage, nearly 40% nationwide, is actually larger in some key states. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026