The difference between Commonly and Nearly
When used as adverbs, commonly means as a rule, whereas nearly means with great scrutiny.
check bellow for the other definitions of Commonly and Nearly
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Commonly as an adverb:
as a rule; frequently; usually
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Commonly as an adverb (obsolete):
in common; familiarly
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Nearly as an adverb (now, rare):
With great scrutiny; carefully.
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Nearly as an adverb:
With close relation; intimately.
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Nearly as an adverb:
Closely, in close proximity.
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Nearly as an adverb:
In close approximation; almost, virtually.
Examples:
"He left a nearly full beer on the bar."
"I nearly didn't go to work yesterday."
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Nearly as an adverb:
Stingily.