CEFR A1 · Environmental issues

nearly

/ˈnɪərli/ 📚 Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Nearly means almost, but not completely. It indicates that something is very close to happening or being true.

Synonyms

almost approximately close to practically

Antonyms

exactly completely precisely

Translations

nearly in your language

🇸🇦

عربي

تقريبًا

🇵🇰

اردو

تقریباً، قریب قریب

🇮🇳

हिंदी

लगभग, करीब-करीब

🇨🇳

中文

几乎，差不多

Easy Explanation

It means almost. Something is very close. But it is not quite there yet.

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Memory TipThink of 'nearly' as 'not quite fully'.

Contextual Examples

I have nearly (almost) finished my homework, just a few more questions.

The concert was nearly (almost) full, with only a few empty seats.

It's nearly (almost) lunchtime, so I'm starting to feel hungry.

Pronunciation & Context