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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At the same time, Peru has had an average of almost one head of state per year, unprecedented in Latin America.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Speaking on Air Force One, Trump said the goal of the US government investing in AI companies was to "create almost a partnership with the American public".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Outwardly, she shows no signs of being devastated by her dad’s imminent passing, happily playing with him, almost in denial of his fate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Meanwhile, the IRS recommended corporations pay almost $12 billion extra in the 2025 fiscal year.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

He stepped in, almost disappeared immediately, and then encouraged me to follow.

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

almost

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