almost; nearly; very close to a certain amount or state

nearly; on the verge of happening

difference; discrepancy

the difference or gap between two or more things, such as levels, standards, or amounts

difference; distinction; disparity

of bad quality, below average, or disappointing in performance or character

to differ

to go on an official or business trip

range (the difference between the lowest and highest values)

the difference or degree of inaccuracy between a measured or calculated value and the true, theoretical, or standard value

(trade or budget) surplus

a systematic error or cognitive inclination in statistics, measurement, or perception

difference in price

a mistake, slip-up, or fault in judgment or action

a position of employment, official post, or commission

adverb used to indicate that something almost happened (often used for negative outcomes).

contrast or discrepancy

The financial difference between two amounts or the remaining sum to be paid.

postman; mailman (dated in mainland China)

the physical exhaustion or biological clock disruption caused by traveling across time zones

a psychological or social gap between expectations, statuses, or realities

difference in temperature

variance (statistics)

not uniform in length, height, or size; physically irregular

trade deficit; adverse trade balance

Difference; diversity; the quality of being different.

to send on an errand

(statistics) standard deviation

an adverse trade balance where a country's imports exceed its exports

weak student

extremely diverse or varying greatly in nature, form, or character

just acceptable or barely satisfactory; performing well enough to be encouraging

the difference in value, score, or rank between successive levels or grades

due to an unexpected turn of events

the constant difference between any two consecutive terms in an arithmetic progression

uneven; jagged; snaggletooth; ragged; serrated

business travel expenses

tedious, menial work, a grind, or a repetitive chore

Every few days; every once in a while.

dirty, chaotic, and substandard (referring to environmental or living conditions)

acting in an unexpected or subconscious way as if driven by hidden or supernatural forces

servants of an official or an official messenger

to be distracted or lose focus, especially during a meeting or class

to report back after completion of one's mission

a momentary slip or ill-considered action that leads to serious consequences

a low-ranking official or runner in a feudal government office (yamen)

price scissors (the gap between high industrial prices and low agricultural prices)