bijna — meaning in English

English meaning

• about prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
• almost adv Very close to a state or amount, but not quite reaching it.
• nearly adv Almost; very close to a particular amount, state, or outcome.

Senses

bijna is used for these senses in English:

• about Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
• all but Very nearly; everything short of. Most often precedes a verb or adjective.
• almost Very close to, but not quite.
• nearly In close approximation; almost, virtually. [from 17th c.]

about — full definition

1. prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
2. prep Surrounding, or in various places within an area.
3. adv Close to a number, amount, or time; approximately.
4. adj On the point of doing something; on the verge of.

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