nearly

== English == === Alternative forms === nerely, nerly, neerely, nearely (all obsolete) === Etymology === From near +‎ -ly. Cognate with Scots nerelie, neirlie (“nearly”). Compare also English nearling, nearlings. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈnɪəlɪ/ (Standard Southern British) IPA(key): /ˈnɪːlɪj/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈnɪɹli/ (Scotland, Canada) IPA(key): /ˈniːɹli/, /ˈniːɹlɪ/ Rhymes: -ɪə(ɹ)li === Adverb === nearly (comparative nearlier or more nearly, superlative nearliest or most nearly) In close approximation; almost, virtually. [from 17th c.] Synonym: (obsolete) environ (now rare) With great scrutiny; carefully. [from 16th c.] With close relation; intimately. [from 16th c.] Closely, in close proximity. [from 16th c.] Stingily. ==== Synonyms ==== almost, nigh, well-nigh, near, close to, next to, practically, virtually ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References === “nearly”, in OneLook Dictionary Search. === Anagrams === Nayler, Raelyn, Rylean, lanyer