nearly

/ˈnɪrli/
adverb
  1. Very close to; almost but not quite.
    • I nearly missed the bus this morning.
    • She has nearly a thousand books in her collection.
    • The project is nearly finished.
  2. Closely; in a close or intimate manner.
    • These two species are nearly identical in appearance.
    • The two topics are nearly related.
    • He was nearly involved in the decision-making process.
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