Nearly

6 lettersadverbcommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Almost but not quite; very close to a particular state or condition.

“I nearly missed the bus this morning.”

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Common adverb ending -LY with vowels E, A.

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Worth 6 points, good for extending words with -LY.

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