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about vs nearly

nearly vs about

about is an adjective but nearly is not an adjective.

about and nearly both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
about No Yes No Yes
nearly No No No Yes
As adverbs, about and nearly are synonyms defined as:
  • about and nearly: (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
Other synonyms of about include almost, most, near, nigh, virtually, well-nigh.
about (adjective) nearly (adjective)
on the move
about (adverb) nearly (adverb)
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
in the area or vicinity in a close manner
in or to a reversed position or direction
in rotation or succession
used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
all around or on all sides
Difference between about and nearly

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