nearly

Adverb

• Almost; very close to.
• (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
  • "he nearly fainted"
• in a close manner
  • "the person most nearly concerned"

Adv

• In close approximation; almost, virtually.
• With great scrutiny; carefully.
• With close relation; intimately.
• Closely, in close proximity.
• Stingily.

Examples

• He left a nearly full beer on the bar.
• He nearly played a bingo, but was one letter short of perfection.
• He was (so/very) nearly over the worst part of his college degree.
• I nearly didn't go to work yesterday.

Synonyms

about, almost, closely, intimately, most, near, nigh, virtually, well-nigh, close to, environ, next to, practically