Loading word page…
Updated June 2026
Almost but not quite; very close to a particular state or condition.
“I nearly missed the bus this morning.”
/ˈnɪəli/
near·ly
Common adverb ending -LY with vowels E, A.
Worth 6 points, good for extending words with -LY.
Change a single letter of “nearly” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
Look up nearly in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.
Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!