nearly there
/ˈnɪərli ˈðɛər/
almost finished or close to completion
I'm nearly there with my project.
The speaker is almost done with their project.
informal
Close to reaching a goal or destination; almost finished or completed.
We're nearly there—just a few more miles to go.
The speaker is close to reaching their destination.
The team is nearly there with the product launch.
The team is almost ready to launch the product.
Often used to express progress toward a goal or destination.
Collocations
nearly therealmost finished or close to completion
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'nearly there' to encourage someone who is making progress toward a goal.
Word Origin
Derived from the combination of 'nearly' (almost) and 'there' (a destination or goal).
Usage Notes
Commonly used in informal contexts to indicate progress toward a goal or destination.
Word Breakdown
nearly
almost
adverbthere
a destination or goal
adverbEnglish Dictionary