Nearly

Close to something to be true.

I am nearly as tall as my mother. Next year I will be as tall as her.

I nearly forgot the next step in my exam. Luckily I checked my paper.

I was so hungry, I ate nearly everything on the table. I left only a bun to my sister.

I nearly died in the accident, but a doctor saved me.

• Can you give an example when you nearly did something but at the end you didn't do it?