“Nearly” in a Sentence (with Audio)

Examples of how to use the word “nearly” in a sentence. How to connect “nearly” with other words to make correct English sentences.

nearly (adv): almost, or not completely

Use “nearly” in a sentence

Although he’s nearly 80, he is still very active.

I nearly fell asleep in the middle of the lecture.

He goes climbing nearly every weekend.

She was nearly frozen to death in the snow.

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She was nearly hit by a car.

I’ve worked here for nearly two years.

It’s nearly impossible.

The parking lot is nearly empty.

It’s nearly six o’clock.