nearly

/'niəli/
Adverb
  1. in a close manner
    • the two phenomena are intimately connected
    • the person most nearly concerned
  2. (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

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The baby was nearly asleep when the alarm sounded.