Engelsk ordbok



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Engelsk adverb: nearly

1. nearly (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThe 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.


Ord med samme betydning (synonymer)about, almost, most, near, nigh, virtually, well-nigh

2. nearly in a close manner


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThe two phenomena are intimately connected.
The person most nearly concerned.


Ord med samme betydning (synonymer)closely, intimately









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