gần như

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The Vietnamese word "gần như" means "nearly" or "almost" in English. It is used to indicate that something is very close to happening or being true, but not quite there.

Usage Instructions

• "Gần như" is typically used before verbs, adjectives, or nouns to express that something is very close to a certain state or condition but not fully achieved.
• It can also be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Example

• Sentence: Anh ta gần như điên khi nghe tin ấy.
  • Translation: He was almost out of his mind when he heard of the news.

Advanced Usage

• "Gần như" can be combined with other words to form phrases:
  • "gần như không" (almost not) – used to express that something is hardly happening.
  • "gần như mọi người" (almost everyone) – indicates that most people are included, but not all.

Word Variants

• There are no direct variants of "gần như," but you might see it used in different contexts or combined with other words to enhance meaning.

Different Meanings

• "Gần như" primarily means "almost" or "nearly," but depending on context, it can also imply a high degree of certainty about something that is not completely true.

Synonyms

• Some synonyms for "gần như" include:
  • "hầu như" – which also means "almost" or "mostly."
  • "xém" – meaning "almost" or "close to," often used in a more casual context.

Academic

1. Nearly, almost
   • Anh ta gần như điên khi nghe tin ấy
     He was almost out of his mind when heard of the news