Nearly vs. Near — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Nearly and Near
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Nearly
Almost but not quite
The coat nearly fits.
Near
To, at, or within a short distance or interval in space or time
Moved the table nearer to the wall.
As graduation draws near.
Nearly
In a close manner; intimately
A matter nearly affecting our interests.
Near
Just about; almost; nearly
Was near exhausted from the climb.
Nearly
In close approximation; almost, virtually.
He left a nearly full beer on the bar.
I nearly didn't go to work yesterday.
He was (so/very) nearly caught.
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Near
With or in a close relationship
It turns out we are near related.
Nearly
With great scrutiny; carefully.
Near
Close in time, space, position, or degree
Near neighbors.
Near equals.
Nearly
With close relation; intimately.
Near
Closely related by kinship or association; intimate
A near relative.
A near and dear friend.
Nearly
Closely, in close proximity.
Near
Nearly occurring but not actually happening
A near victory.
A near disaster.
Nearly
Stingily.
Near
Just barely avoided
A near hit by the incendiary bomb.
Nearly
In a near manner; not remotely; closely; intimately; almost; as, he nearly lost his life in the accident.
Near
Closely corresponding to or resembling an original
A near likeness.
Nearly
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; `near' is sometimes used informally for `nearly' and `most' is sometimes used informally for `almost';
The job is (just) about done
The baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded
We're almost finished
The car all but ran her down
He nearly fainted
Talked for nigh onto 2 hours
The recording is well-nigh perfect
Virtually all the parties signed the contract
I was near exhausted by the run
Most everyone agrees
Near
Closely resembling the genuine article
A dress of near satin.
Near silver beads.
Nearly
In a close manner;
The two phenomena are intimately connected
The person most nearly concerned
Near
Closer of two or more
Take the near street and then turn right.
Near
Being on the left side of an animal or vehicle.
Near
Being the animal or vehicle on the left.
Near
Short and direct
The nearest route to town.
Near
(Archaic) Stingy; parsimonious.
Near
Close to
An inn near London.
Near
To come close or closer to
The plane neared the terminal.
Near
To draw near or nearer; approach
As the holiday nears.
Near
Physically close.
I can't see near objects very clearly without my glasses.
Stay near at all times.
Near
Close in time.
The end is near.
Near
Closely connected or related.
The deceased man had no near relatives.
Near
Close to one's interests, affection, etc.; intimate; dear.
A matter of near consequence to me.
A near friend
Near
Close to anything followed or imitated; not free, loose, or rambling.
A version near to the original
Near
So as barely to avoid or pass injury or loss; close; narrow.
A near escape
Near
Approximate, almost.
The two words are near synonyms.
Near
On the side nearest to the kerb (the left-hand side if one drives on the left).
The near front wheel came loose.
Near
(dated) Next to the driver, when he is on foot; (US) on the left of an animal or a team.
The near ox; the near leg
Near
(obsolete) Immediate; direct; close; short.
Near
Stingy; parsimonious.
Don't be near with your pocketbook.
Near
Within the currently selected segment in a segmented memory architecture.
A near pointer
Near
At or towards a position close in space or time. en
Near
Nearly; almost.
He was near unconscious when I found him.
I jumped into the near-freezing water.
I near ruptured myself trying to move the piano.
Near
Physically close to, in close proximity to.
There are habitable planets orbiting many of the stars near our Sun.
Near
Close to in time.
The voyage was near completion.
Near
Close to in nature or degree.
His opinions are near the limit of what is acceptable.
Near
(ambitransitive) To come closer to; to approach.
The ship nears the land.
Near
The left side of a horse or of a team of horses pulling a carriage etc.
Off side
Near
At a little distance, in place, time, manner, or degree; not remote; nigh.
My wife! my traitress! let her not come near me.
Near
Nearly; almost; well-nigh.
Near about the yearly value of the land.
Near
Closely; intimately.
Near
Not far distant in time, place, or degree; not remote; close at hand; adjacent; neighboring; nigh.
He served great Hector, and was ever near,Not with his trumpet only, but his spear.
Near
Closely connected or related.
She is thy father's near kinswoman.
Near
Close to one's interests, affection, etc.; touching, or affecting intimately; intimate; dear; as, a near friend.
Near
Close to anything followed or imitated; not free, loose, or rambling; as, a version near to the original.
Near
So as barely to avoid or pass injury or loss; close; narrow{3}; as, a near escape; a near miss.
Near
Immediate; direct; close; short.
Near
Close-fisted; parsimonious.
Near
To approach; to come nearer; as, the ship neared the land.
Near
To draw near; to approach.
A speck, a mist, a shape, I wist!And still it neared, and neared.
Near
Move towards;
We were approaching our destination
They are drawing near
The enemy army came nearer and nearer
Near
Not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances;
Near neighbors
In the near future
They are near equals
His nearest approach to success
A very near thing
A near hit by the bomb
She was near tears
She was close to tears
Had a close call
Near
Being on the left side;
The near or nigh horse is the one on the left
The animal's left side is its near or nigh side
Near
Closely resembling the genuine article;
Near beer
A dress of near satin
Near
Giving or spending with reluctance;
Our cheeseparing administration
Very close (or near) with his money
A penny-pinching miserly old man
Near
With or in a close or intimate relationship;
A good friend
My sisters and brothers are near and dear
Near
Very close in resemblance;
Sketched in an approximate likeness
A near likeness
Near
Near in time or place or relationship;
As the wedding day drew near
Stood near the door
Don't shoot until they come near
Getting near to the true explanation
Her mother is always near
The end draws nigh
The bullet didn't come close
Don't get too close to the fire
Near
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; `near' is sometimes used informally for `nearly' and `most' is sometimes used informally for `almost';
The job is (just) about done
The baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded
We're almost finished
The car all but ran her down
He nearly fainted
Talked for nigh onto 2 hours
The recording is well-nigh perfect
Virtually all the parties signed the contract
I was near exhausted by the run
Most everyone agrees
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