Meaning of the word "not nearly" in English

What does "not nearly" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

not nearly

US /nɑːt ˈnɪr.li/
UK /nɒt ˈnɪə.li/

Adverb

not at all; far from it

Example:
The job is not nearly finished.
Her performance was not nearly as good as last time.