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Mr. Tom Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Near perfect VS Nearly perfect

Hi

Are these the same?

His English accent/dictation was near perfect.
His English accent/dictation was nearly perfect.

Thanks,

Tom

PS: What about "a newborn baby" and "a newly born baby"?
  

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Mr. Tom His English accent/dictation was near perfect. That is casual.

— Mister Micawber

  • Mr.
  • Tom His English accent/dictation was near perfect.
  • That is casual.
  • Mr.
  • Tom His English accent/dictation was nearly perfect.
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Mr. TomHis English accent/dictation was near perfect.
That is casual.
Mr. TomHis English accent/dictation was nearly perfect.
That is standard.
Mr. Tom"a newborn baby"
That is native.
Mr. Tom "a newly born baby"?
That is non-native.
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