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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Harding will begin a six-year contract for up to a dozen concerts a season, beginning in the fall of 2027, almost 30 years after the British prodigy made his U.S. debut conducting the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

I have watched so much incompetent Knicks basketball—and spent so much time mocking this team—I almost can’t believe the words I am typing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

One Sunday in September 2022, a man walked into Croydon police station and told officers he needed to reveal a terrible secret he'd carried for almost half a century.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

For those who prefer relaxation over recreation, there are multiple outdoor seating areas, almost all of which offer beautiful views over the water.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

I almost said yes, but then decided it was better if she didn’t.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

almost

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