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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

Example Sentences

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Even before the Chronicle published its article, once the privately bandied rumors were suddenly out in the open, you could almost hear the sound of a dam bursting.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

While those above them continue to battle it out for survival, it looks almost certain that Wolves' race is run.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The cease-fire announced on Tuesday led to the best day for the stock market in almost exactly a year.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

That will almost certainly be needed to resolve complex issues regarding Iran’s nuclear program and regional role.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Peter and I were married for almost sixty years.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo