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Webster 1913 Edition
Nearly
Near′ly
,adv.
In a near manner; not remotely; closely; intimately; almost;
as, he
. nearly
lost his life in the accidentWebster 1828 Edition
Nearly
NEARLY
,adv.
1.
At no great distance; not remotely.2.
Closely; as two persons nearly related or allied.3.
Intimately; pressingly; with a close relation to ones interest or happiness. It nearly concerns us to preserve peace with our neighbor.4.
Almost; within a little. The fact is nearly demonstrated.5.
In a parsimonious or niggardly manner.