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It can, when it means "almost" (not all, not every person). The adverb nearly can also mean "more closely" (e.g. nearly related).
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Is nearly a subordinating conjunction?
No. Nearly is an adverb of certainty or degree , used to modify adjectives and adverbs.
Is the word very a pronoun?
No, the word 'very' is an adjective and an adverb.The adjective 'very' is a word used to describe a noun.The adverb 'very' is used to modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence.Examples:The children arrived this very day. (adjective, describes the noun 'day')The children very nearly missed the train. (adverb, modifies the adverb 'nearly')They have had a very long day. (the pronoun 'they' takes the place of the noun 'children' in the previous sentences; the adverb 'very' modifies the adjective 'long')
Is near an adverb adjective pronoun or preposition?
"Near" can function as an adverb or a preposition, indicating proximity in location or time.
Is nearly a noun acting as an adverb?
The word nearly is an adverb, a word to modify a verb. Nearly is another form of the adverb 'near'. The word near is occasionally used as a noun, but it is also an adjective and a verb.Example sentences for adverbs:We sat near the lake.He nearly dropped the plate.
What does an adverb modify?
An adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.Examples:Your sister really is a thoughtful person. (modifies the verb 'is')The food here is so good. (modifies the adjective 'good')I very nearly missed my flight. (modifies the adverb 'nearly').
Is nearly an adverb?
Yes, nearly is an adverb.
Is nearly an adjective or an adverb?
Nearly (the converse of barely) is an adverb, as in nearly done or nearly fatal. It is the adverb form of the adjective near, not the adverb near.
What part of adverb is nearly?
Nearly is an adverb, not part of one.
Is the word you an adverb?
The word 'you' is a pronoun; the second person, personal pronoun, used as singular or plural, subjective or objective.A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence. The pronoun you takes the place of the noun for the person or persons spoken to. Example sentence:You are a good friend. I would be glad to help you. (Not about money of course!)An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, for example:You nearly hit the mailbox.You almost hit the ball.They really missed you.
What kind of adverb is nearly?
I think it will be adverb of place.
What is a sentence using nearly?
nearly is the adverb of manner
How can you use most as an adjective?
No, the word 'most' is an adjective (many, more, most), a adverb, and an indefinite pronoun.The indefinite pronoun 'most' takes the place of an unnamed amount that is nearly all, the majority.The word 'most' functions as an adjective when it is place before a noun to describe that noun.The adverb 'most' modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.Examples:The player with the most points wins the game. (adjective)Our room had the most beautiful view. (adverb)We're expecting a dozen students and most have already arrived. (indefinite pronoun)
