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How to pronounce “nearly”
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Pronunciation guide for nearly
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of nearly with real speech in context.
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- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Gender Inequality
Nearly all societies use gender to allocate who does what work,
- Definition summary
- In close approximation; almost, virtually. [from 17th c.]
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce nearly
Gender Inequality

Nearly all societies use gender to allocate who does what work,
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “nearly”
Meaning
- [Adverb]
- In close approximation; almost, virtually. [from 17th c.]
- (now rare) With great scrutiny; carefully. [from 16th c.]
- With close relation; intimately. [from 16th c.]
- Closely, in close proximity. [from 16th c.]
- Stingily.
Practice Nearby Words
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Similar Sounds
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