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

The pro-democracy protests in China and their suppression preoccupied nearly everyone in Hong Kong, including Pau, who was following the protests on a daily basis. —Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026

The iPhone remained the company’s primary revenue driver, bringing in nearly $57 billion. —Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026

In May, nearly 1,000 volunteers with Habitat for Humanity will complete Herrera's new home and 23 other affordable housing units in Atlanta's Sylvan Hills neighborhood for the 40th Carter Work Project. —ABC News, 1 May 2026

Those categories represent nearly 70% of 2025 revenue, with the new media deals set to boost that line item on the income statement. —Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026