near vs nearly

Near describes physical or temporal proximity, while nearly indicates that something is almost but not quite the case.

Close in space or time.

The new coffee shop is very near the office building.

Almost or very close to.

It took nearly three hours to finish the quarterly report.

Watch out

Is there a gas station nearly the highway exit?

Is there a gas station near the highway exit?
The project is near finished after weeks of hard work.

The project is nearly finished after weeks of hard work.

Remember Near is for distance; nearly is for degree.

Quick check

Fill the gap with one of the two options.