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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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In that vacuum, the movie seemed almost watchable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

That’s a great line, and “The Christophers” has a dozen more almost as good.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

And unlike many cities in South East Asia with open-air shopping streets, Singapore's malls are almost entirely air-conditioned.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Shares soared almost 15% on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a two-week cease-fire with Iran, sending most shares higher.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

It’s a familiar, almost shy smile, like when my cousin would first arrive for a visit.

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