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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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California imports roughly 75% of its crude oil, almost one-third of which comes from the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

During this time, he entered one of the pools and almost died, the suit states.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

They absorb it quickly, re-price almost instantaneously, and look for the next target with breathtaking speed.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

She added the family had maintained a dignified silence for almost nine years, but the frustration of seeing him driving around their local community had led them to speak out now.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Mom gasps and runs over, almost bulldozing Bernadette, who’s balancing several baskets.

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