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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Anticipation is building as the men's team prepare to play in the tournament for the first time in almost 30 years.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Raymond was handsomely rewarded for Exxon’s success, with almost $400 million in compensation from company shares, stock options and a pension when he retired in 2005.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“But at the same time, it almost would just be cleaner to bring it all together.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“Somebody said they rode in and out of the store, almost hitting people,” Gwisdalla said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

After introductions and a sound check, we are almost set up.

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

almost

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