"not near as drunk" vs "not nearly as drunk"
Solution 1:
Not nearly as drunk would be better.
Nearly works as the adverb that modifies as (another adverb). Adverbs can modify other adverbs and explain "how much."
Edited for clarity and a typo.
Not nearly as drunk would be better.
Nearly works as the adverb that modifies as (another adverb). Adverbs can modify other adverbs and explain "how much."
Edited for clarity and a typo.