Is it “I nearly lost everything” or, “I lost nearly everything “?

Answer 1

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Both can have different meanings.

"I nearly lost everything" implies that you ALMOST lost everything, but depending on the scenario you might not have lost anything at all..it was just a close call. 

"I lost nearly everything" implies that you in fact DID suffer a loss.

Answer 2

either one sounds okay

Answer 3

lol id use both  .but i think if you say i almost lost everything ,it may sound better 

Answer 4

They mean different  things.