Closely; at no great distance; almost; within a little.
Is breakfast nearly ready? "Anxious Audrey", Mabel Quiller-Couch
Is breakfast nearly ready?
" But I've heard of him for ten years, very nearly "Black Jack", Max Brand
" But I've heard of him for ten years, very nearly
And nearly five hours to breakfast. "The Roll-Call", Arnold Bennett
And nearly five hours to breakfast.
And now- oh, dear, we are nearly home again. "The Sign of the Spider", Bertram Mitford
And now- oh, dear, we are nearly home again.
Tidily; with good taste. ...