Definitions

almost

[awl-mohst, awl-mohst] / ˈɔl moʊst, ɔlˈmoʊst /

ADVERB

nearly, very nearly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

about approximately around essentially most much practically relatively roughly virtually

STRONG

nigh well-nigh

WEAK

about to all but as good as bordering on close to close upon for all practical purposes for the greatest part in effect in the neighborhood of in the vicinity of just about near to not far from not quite on the brink of on the edge of on the point of on the verge of pretty near substantially within sight of

Example Sentences

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Almost all exorcists, at the urging of the Vatican, keep their identities secret, their role in battling the occult known only to the other priests in their diocese.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Almost 100 pupils, thousands of miles away, had already spent lessons learning about the disaster, and when Gaynor appeared on screen, they greeted her with applause.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Almost every park in the area has a friends association in charge of gardening and cleanup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Almost everyone Gilman works with plans to leave money to the next generation or to charity, so is careful about risk to preserve what they can.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Almost more than anything else, Nan liked to have options.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry

almost

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