Synonyms of adv nearly

2 senses of nearly

Sense 1
about, almost, most, nearly, near, nigh, virtually, well-nigh -- ((of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but; "the job is (just) about done"; "the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded"; "we're almost finished"; "the car all but ran her down"; "he nearly fainted"; "talked for nigh onto 2 hours"; "the recording is well-nigh perfect"; "virtually all the parties signed the contract"; "I was near exhausted by the run"; "most everyone agrees")

Sense 2
closely, intimately, nearly -- (in a close manner; "the two phenomena are intimately connected"; "the person most nearly concerned")