Nearly
Nearly adverb - Very close to but not completely.
Usage example: I nearly fell down the stairs
Nearby Word: near
Totally
Both words in one sentence
- Power Up Letdown - some of the powerups are nearly or totally useless.
Source: Video Game / Spheres Of Chaos - 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.
Source: Heroic BSOD / Video Games
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