Definition: With great scrutiny; carefully.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look!
You’ve got the dictionary – excellent work, that’s true! It tells us “nearly” means "with great scrutiny," careful and through.
But let's dig a little deeper, shall we? Think about it this way:
“Nearly” doesn't mean
exactly
, not quite the same thing,
It suggests something close, like birds in springtime!
Imagine you’re building a tower, tall and grand,
You've almost finished, but just one brick unplanned.
That brick is "nearly" done, it’s close to complete,
But not yet perfect, a little bit sweet –
(Because 'sweet' suggests a pleasant closeness!)
So “nearly” means
almost
, or
close to be
,
A step before the finished decree!
Does that make sense? Any questions popping in your head? Let’s discuss!