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Re: single word with this meaning Quote: |
Synonyms: about, about to, all but, approximately, around, bordering on, close to, close upon, essentially, in effect, just about, most, much, near to, nigh, not quite, practically, pretty near, relatively, roughly, substantially, virtually, well-nigh
| Perhaps "substantially" comes closest there. Quote: |
Synonyms: almost, approximately, close to, in general, more or less, near, nearly, roughly
| Perhaps "roughly" comes closest there. Or "close to" or "nearly" might be better. Quote: |
Synonyms: all but, almost, anyhow, approximately, around, near, nearly
| Perhaps "nearly" comes closest there.
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