Nearly Meaning

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Nearly

Meaning 1 : in a close manner

    Example : the person most nearly concerned

    Synonyms : closely,  intimately
Meaning 2 : (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

    Example : he nearly fainted

    Synonyms : about,  almost,  most,  near,  nigh,  virtually,  well-nigh