as near as makes no difference

adverb

Almost, nearly, the specified attribute, to the extent that the lack of attainment of the attribute does not matter.

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close enough for government worknear as damn it
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Meanings

adverbas near as makes no difference (not comparable)
  1. not comparableAlmost, nearly, the specified attribute, to the extent that the lack of attainment of the attribute does not matter.

    Synonyms: close enough for government work, near as damn it

Synonyms & antonyms

adverbAlmost, nearly, the specified attribute, to the extent that the lack of attainment of the attribute does not matter.

Similar
close enough for government worknear as damn it
Also see
almostmore or lesswell-nigh
Cite this entry
APA

as near as makes no difference. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/as%20near%20as%20makes%20no%20difference

MLA

“as near as makes no difference.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/as%20near%20as%20makes%20no%20difference. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “as near as makes no difference,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/as%20near%20as%20makes%20no%20difference.

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