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near vs nearly

nearly vs near

near is an adjective but nearly is not an adjective.

near is a verb but nearly is not a verb.

near and nearly both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
near No Yes Yes Yes
nearly No No No Yes
As adverbs, near and nearly are synonyms defined as:
  • near and nearly: (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
Other synonyms of near include about, almost, most, nigh, virtually, well-nigh.
near (adjective) nearly (adjective)
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
closely resembling the genuine article
with or in a close or intimate relationship
being on the left side
giving or spending with reluctance
very close in resemblance
near (verb) nearly (verb)
move towards
near (adverb) nearly (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but in a close manner
Difference between near and nearly

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