nästan — meaning in English
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English meaning
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about
prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
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almost
adv Very close to a state or amount, but not quite reaching it.
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nearly
adv Almost; very close to a particular amount, state, or outcome.
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nigh
adverb Close in time or space; almost — an old-fashioned or literary word for "near."
Senses
nästan is used for these senses in English:
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about
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
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almost
Very close to, but not quite.
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nearly
In close approximation; almost, virtually. [from 17th c.]
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nigh
Almost, nearly.
about — full definition
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prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
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prep Surrounding, or in various places within an area.
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adv Close to a number, amount, or time; approximately.
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adj On the point of doing something; on the verge of.
