not nearly

not nearly

Not even close to; not at all; much less than or inferior to. The movie isn't nearly as bad as everyone is saying. They're not nearly paying me enough to have to deal with this.See also: nearly, not

not ˈnearly

much less than; not at all: It’s not nearly as hot as last year. ♢ There isn’t nearly enough time to get there now.See also: nearly, not