nearly
English
/ˈnɪəli/, /ˈnɪɹli/, /ˈniːɹli/
adv
Definitions
- (now) With great scrutiny; carefully.
- With close relation; intimately.
- Closely, in close proximity.
- In close approximation; almost, virtually.
- Stingily.
Etymology
Suffix from English near.
Origin
English
near
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- near English
- nearabout English
- nearabouts English
- nearby English
- nearest English
- nearish English
- nearline English
- nearliness English
- nearlyness English
- nearness English
- nearshore English
- nearspace English
- nearwork English
- overnear English
- pertineer English
- unnear English
- unnearable English
- nere Middle English