

There are nearly ten apples in the basket.
Almost but not quite; close to a specific number or amount.
She is nearly finished with her homework.
The train is nearly at the station.
I have nearly enough money to buy the book.
nearly all
nearly enough
nearly twice
almost
virtually
practically
The measurement was nearly perfect.
Almost but not quite; very close to a specific amount or degree.
The box is nearly full.
She is nearly finished with her project.
The temperature is nearly at freezing.
nearly complete
nearly equal
nearly accurate
almost
virtually
practically
She nearly finished her homework.
Almost or not quite to a full extent.
I nearly missed the bus.
He nearly won the game.
They nearly arrived on time.
nearly complete
nearly perfect
nearly finished
almost
virtually
practically
She nearly won the race.
Close to but not quite; almost.
He nearly missed the bus.
They nearly finished the project on time.
I nearly forgot my keys.
nearly complete
nearly perfect
nearly impossible
almost
virtually
practically