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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“I didn’t like the look on their face before the game. I think it was almost like they had lost confidence.”

From Los Angeles Times

"Judging accurately is almost impossible. As long as we haven't solved that issue, it will be difficult" to stake a claim for the Olympics.

From Barron's

Although "Sinners" topped the Oscars nominations, "One Battle" starring DiCaprio was still strongly favoured, having won almost every precursor prize so far this awards marathon.

From Barron's

He underwent 21 operations in one month -- "almost every day. Except Saturdays, when many doctors have days off".

From Barron's

Australian resources group BHP saw net profit surge almost 28 percent to US$5.64 billion in the final six months of last year, the group's fiscal first half.

From Barron's

almost

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