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  4. nearly done

nearly done

/ˈnɪərli dʌn/
almost finished

I'm nearly done with my homework.

I'm almost finished with my homework.


informal

Almost completed or finished

The project is nearly done; just a few more edits are needed.

The project is almost finished; just a few more edits are needed.

She's nearly done with her thesis and will graduate soon.

She's almost finished with her thesis and will graduate soon.

Commonly used in informal and everyday contexts to indicate that something is close to completion.

Collocations

nearly done withalmost finished withnearly done foralmost finished or exhausted

Synonyms

almost finishedclose to completionpractically done

Antonyms

just startedfar from finishednot even begun

Related Phrases

almost therephrase
very close to completing something
on the home stretchphrase
near the end of a task or journey

Pro Tip

Usage in Progress Reports

Use 'nearly done' to update others on the progress of a task, especially when you're close to finishing.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While 'nearly done' is useful, avoid using it too frequently in formal reports; opt for more precise language like '90% complete'.

Word Origin

Combination of 'nearly' (almost) and 'done' (completed), forming a common phrase in English.

Usage Notes

This phrase is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, though it is more common in casual speech.

Word Breakdown

nearly
almost
adverb
+
done
completed
adjective
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