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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Our homes are 20 miles apart, and he still drives back and forth almost daily.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Factories, restaurants and city halls have all shifted into hiring mode, a pivot from last year, when the healthcare industry almost single-handedly propped up job creation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Ranchers, retirees, and longtime residents built an information network almost overnight.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

In its annual report, the advice service said it supported 3,043 clients in 2025, dealing with almost 5,700 separate issues, an increase from 2,991 clients in 2024.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

I swear I can almost see myself in the reflection—me, her, the sky.

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

almost

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