Nearly and Utterly

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Nearly

Nearly adverb - Very close to but not completely.
Usage example: I nearly fell down the stairs
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Utterly is an antonym for nearly.
Nearby Word: near

Utterly

Utterly adverb - To a full extent or degree.
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Nearly is an antonym for utterly.
Nearby Word: utter
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  • As the page image so eloquently illustrates, the vanishing blocks that are found in nearly every single game are utterly despised by gamers.
    Source: Scrappy Mechanic / Action
  • Video Game / UFO Afterblank aka: UFO Aftershock Aftermath has several good examples such as the Plasma Rifles which are utterly devastating at nearly all ranges.
    Source: Video Game / UFO Afterblank aka: UFO Aftershock
  • The men under his command tell Potter he was utterly hopeless in the field and nearly got them all killed.
    Source: Back in the Saddle
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