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Anonymous Posted 21 years ago
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Is Nearly = Almost? (always?)

Please help me with this:

He’s nearly always right. Is it the same to say:

He’s almost always right.

And thank you.
  

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Hi, He’s nearly always right. Is it the same to say: He’s almost always right. Yes, but 'nearly' sounds more informal.

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Hi,

He’s nearly always right. Is it the same to say:

He’s almost always right.

Yes, but 'nearly' sounds more informal.

Best wishes, Clive