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

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almost

Still, the smart money is on another England victory to complete their first series win against anyone in almost two years.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

“Apprenticeships are almost AI proof,” said Rankin, who lives near Manchester.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026

But show me a city with a vibrant film community and I can almost guarantee it has a regular silent film showcase.

From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026

"There was really no better choice to describe this setting: right there on the beach, right there in the port of Rimini, where through the ornamentation we also almost echoed the portholes of the boats."

From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026

Edamame and wild rice in a bowl with tender squash topped with lii pwayr—saskatoon berries—in a thick sauce, almost a gravy?

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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