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Nearly Meaning for Kids

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What Does Nearly Mean?

Adverb

  • Almost; not quite.
  • Very close to something.
  • Just about; nearly there.
  • In a way that is not completely done or finished.

Nearly — Full Explanation

Nearly means something is very close to being complete or true. For example, if you say you nearly ate all your dinner, it means you ate almost all of it.

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Nearly Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
लगभग

lagbhag

करीब

karib

लगभग

lagbhag

kannada
ನಿಕಟ (nikaṭa)

nikaṭa

ಹತ್ತಿರ (hattira)

hattira

ಸುಮಾರು (sumāru)

sumāru

bengali
নিকটবর্তী (nikotborti)

nikotborti

প্রায় (proy)

proy

লাগভাগে (lagbhage)

lagbhage

Nearly Synonyms

Nearly in Sentences

  • I nearly finished my puzzle.
  • The cat nearly caught the mouse.
  • We nearly missed the bus today.
  • She nearly fell off the swing.
  • He nearly won the race.

Nearly Story for Kids

The Adventures of Nibbles the Squirrel

nearlycurious squirrel named Nibbles. Nibbles loved to explore but often found himself in tricky situations. One sunny day, he almost reached the tallest tree for the juiciest acorn but slipped and tumbled down!Once upon a time, in a little village, there lived a

With a big laugh, he said, "I nearly got it!" His friends cheered him on, saying, "Try again, Nibbles!"

nearlycourage and a lot of giggles, he climbed back up and finally got that acorn. Remember, friends, sometimes we reach our dreams, but with a little effort, we can grab them!And with a little

Frequently Asked Questions About Nearly

What does 'nearly' mean?
'Nearly' means almost or not quite. For example, if you say you nearly finished your homework, it means you are very close to finishing it.
How do you pronounce 'nearly'?
You pronounce 'nearly' like this: NEAR-lee.
What is the origin of the word 'nearly'?
The word 'nearly' comes from the word 'near,' which means close to something. It has been used in English for a long time!
What is the meaning of 'nearly' in Hindi?
The word 'nearly' in Hindi is 'लगभग' (Lagbhag).

Facts & Quotes About Nearly

Fact: Did you know that the word 'nearly' means almost? Like when you say, 'I nearly finished my homework!'
Proverb: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - This means that even big tasks start with small actions.
Quote: "Almost is not good enough." - Unknown