Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nowhere-near
Phrase
/ˈnoʊˌwɛr nɪr/
Definition
Not at all close or not anywhere near something.
Examples
- The project is nowhere near completion.
- I’m nowhere near ready for the exam.
- His performance was nowhere near what we expected.
Meaning
The phrase ‘nowhere-near’ is used to indicate a significant distance or a lack of proximity, either physically or metaphorically. It suggests that something is far from a particular state, standard, or location.
Synonyms
- far from
- not anywhere close
- well off
