nahezu

Based on: nah, zu
Adverb
1.

almost, well nigh, virtually

(Usually in contexts of almost "all" or nothing. NOT for "almost doing something")
Examples
  • Nahezu alle Menschen lieben Schokolade.
  • Virtually everyone loves chocolate.

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How many meanings does the German word 'nahezu' have?

nahezu has 1 distinct meaning: 1. almost, well nigh, virtually.

What is 'nahezu' related to?

The word 'nahezu' is related to nah and zu.

Where can I learn more about 'nahezu'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.