nearly
1. [ adverb ] (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished
Synonyms: almost all_but just_about virtually well-nigh most near about nigh
Examples:

"the job is (just) about done" "the baby was almost asleep" "we're almost finished" "the car all but ran her down" "he nearly fainted" "well-nigh perfect" "virtually everyone"

2. [ adverb ] in a close manner
Synonyms: intimately closely
Examples:

"the two phenomena are intimately connected" "the person most nearly concerned"

Related terms: close close
Similar spelling:   neural