Nearly and Totally

Nearly

Nearly adverb - Very close to but not completely.
Usage example: I nearly fell down the stairs

Totally is an antonym for nearly.

Nearby Word: near

Totally

Totally adverb - To a full extent or degree.

Nearly is an antonym for totally.

Nearby Word: totality

Both words in one sentence

  • Power Up Letdown - some of the powerups are nearly or totally useless.
  • Eri Anzai nearly faints, totally unable to comprehend how the hotheaded Domon and Ryusei could ignore the cultural value of whatever was in that cave.
  • Eri Anzai nearly faints, totally unable to comprehend how the hotheaded Domon Kasshu and Ryusei could ignore the cultural value of whatever was in that cave.
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