not nearly
idiom
: much less than : not at all
There's not nearly enough flour for a cake here.
It's not nearly as late as I thought it was.
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Some are not nearly as reliable, and most are not as modern.
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2025
The United States, after all, is threatened by Russia—albeit not nearly as much as is Europe.
—Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Now, when the Wolves are fully healthy, Edwards is typically teamed with power forward Julius Randle, who commands a few more touches than Towns and is a more capable passer but is not nearly as gifted a shooter or finisher (Randle hasn’t played since Jan. 30 due to a groin injury).
—Law Murray, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
For those too young to recall, being gay was not nearly as accepted in 1993.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2025
The United States, after all, is threatened by Russia—albeit not nearly as much as is Europe.
—Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Now, when the Wolves are fully healthy, Edwards is typically teamed with power forward Julius Randle, who commands a few more touches than Towns and is a more capable passer but is not nearly as gifted a shooter or finisher (Randle hasn’t played since Jan. 30 due to a groin injury).
—Law Murray, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
For those too young to recall, being gay was not nearly as accepted in 1993.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Not nearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20nearly. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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