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 1975, the share of men with college degrees was almost twice as large as the share of women.

From The Wall Street Journal

Through Nov. 30, Tesla’s sales in the European Union this year have fallen by almost 39% compared with the same period a year ago, according to data released Tuesday by an industry group.

From MarketWatch

He was the first in almost six centuries to become pope after his predecessor resigned.

From The Wall Street Journal

There is something so tender—almost disarming—about both giving and receiving a homemade gift, especially something from someone’s kitchen.

From Salon

When teenage Alcaraz broke through, sprinting and sliding everywhere, almost tossing his body into the courtside seats, it was easy to think: That’s a lot of fun, but no way this lasts.

From The Wall Street Journal

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