Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nowhere near

Phrase
/ˌnoʊˈwɛr nɪr/
Definition
Not close to a particular place or goal.
Examples
  • Her performance was nowhere near what we expected.
  • We are nowhere near finished with the project.
  • He’s nowhere near the best player on the team.
Meaning
The phrase indicates that something is far from a specific point or is significantly different from an expected standard.
Synonyms
  • far from
  • not close to
  • well off
  • miles away