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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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In council elections across England, Labour lost almost 1,500 councillors.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

I’ve been living with Dr. Becky content for almost a month, including the reminders that pop up on my phone to engage with the content.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

India faces challenging heatwaves each year, but few places endure conditions as searing as the country's western desert salt pans, where workers rely on simple techniques to survive almost unbearable temperatures.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

A massive system of ocean currents in the Atlantic that plays a key role in regulating Earth's climate has been weakening for almost 20 years, according to a new study.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

At thirteen, Betsie seemed almost an adult to me.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom