100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "nearly"

Definition

The adverb nearly is used to indicate that something is almost the case, not quite, or very close to a specified point or condition. It conveys a sense of approximation or slight insufficiency.

Synonyms

• Almost
• Virtually
• Practically
• Close to
• Just about
• Roughly
• Approximately
• About

Antonyms

• Completely
• Totally
• Fully
• Entirely
• Absolutely

Examples

1. She nearly finished her assignment on time.
2. The movie was nearly two hours long.
3. I nearly forgot my wallet at home.
4. He nearly won the race last year.
5. They are nearly ready to leave for the trip.
6. It was nearly impossible to find a parking spot.
7. She nearly cried when she heard the news.
8. The cake is nearly done baking.
9. He has nearly completed his training program.
10. I nearly missed my flight this morning.
11. The weather was nearly perfect for a picnic.
12. She nearly lost her phone at the concert.
13. The project is nearly finished, just a few more details to iron out.
14. He was nearly late for his appointment.
15. They were nearly out of milk, so they had to go shopping.
16. I nearly forgot to send the email.
17. The new policy is nearly identical to the old one.
18. She was nearly asleep during the lecture.
19. He nearly fell off his bike when he hit a bump.
20. The team is nearly ready for the big game.
21. I was nearly struck by lightning during the storm.
22. The painting is nearly finished; just a few touches left.
23. She nearly broke her record at the last competition.
24. He nearly missed the opportunity to interview for the job.
25. The dog was nearly barking all night.
26. They are nearly at their destination.
27. I nearly ran out of gas on my way here.
28. The solution is nearly effective, but not quite.
29. She nearly forgot her phone at the restaurant.
30. He was nearly out of breath after the hike.
31. The cake was nearly too sweet for my taste.
32. The teacher said I was nearly correct in my answer.
33. The train was nearly on time today.
34. I nearly lost track of time while reading.
35. The kids are nearly done with their homework.
36. It was nearly dark when we arrived home.
37. She nearly made a mistake while driving.
38. The test was nearly impossible to pass without studying.
39. He is nearly finished with his thesis.
40. The book was nearly twice as thick as I expected.
41. They were nearly caught in the rain without umbrellas.
42. I nearly missed the bus this morning.
43. The car was nearly out of control on the icy road.
44. The movie was nearly as good as the first one.
45. She was nearly late to her own wedding.
46. The children are nearly ready for bed.
47. His explanation was nearly clear, but not quite.
48. The project is nearly over budget.
49. I nearly gave up before I finished the marathon.
50. The game's outcome was nearly decided by a last-minute goal.
51. He nearly lost his chance to apply for the scholarship.
52. The flowers are nearly blooming.
53. She is nearly always on time for meetings.
54. The concert was nearly sold out.
55. They nearly reached the summit before the storm hit.
56. I nearly didn't recognize him after so many years.
57. The temperature is nearly at freezing point.
58. The renovation is nearly complete.
59. She was nearly finished with her book when she lost it.
60. The lecture was nearly two hours long.
61. He is nearly fluent in Spanish.
62. The deadline is nearly upon us.
63. The team is nearly at the top of the league.
64. The work is nearly done, just a few more edits to make.
65. I nearly stepped in a puddle on my way here.
66. The house was nearly sold before they changed their minds.
67. The car was nearly out of gas when we stopped for food.
68. The meeting was nearly canceled due to the weather.
69. She nearly fell asleep during the film.
70. The new phone is nearly twice as fast as the old one.
71. I nearly choked on my food when I heard the joke.
72. The project was nearly finished ahead of schedule.
73. He was nearly certain he would win the contest.
74. The essay was nearly perfect, but needed a few corrections.
75. They nearly missed their connection due to delays.
76. The view from the top was nearly breathtaking.
77. I nearly broke down in tears after hearing the news.
78. The event was nearly a complete success.
79. She felt nearly overwhelmed by the amount of work.
80. The presentation was nearly flawless.
81. The restaurant was nearly full when we arrived.
82. He was nearly finished with his workout.
83. The new policy is nearly effective at reducing costs.
84. I nearly forgot about my appointment.
85. The ice cream was nearly melted by the time we got home.
86. They are nearly finished packing for the move.
87. The weather was nearly perfect for a day at the beach.
88. She is nearly always cheerful, even on tough days.
89. The class was nearly over before I understood the material.
90. I nearly missed the last episode of my favorite show.
91. The book was nearly impossible to put down.
92. The restaurant was nearly empty at that hour.
93. She nearly lost her voice from all the singing.
94. The test results were nearly what I expected.
95. They were nearly caught in the act.
96. The flowers in the garden are nearly all in bloom.
97. I nearly made a mistake on the final exam.
98. The cake was nearly too hot to touch.
99. He was nearly finished with his painting.
100. The concert was nearly the best I've ever attended.