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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“But at the same time it’s very thrilling. You feel like you’re flying if the run is done right. It’s almost addicting.”

From Los Angeles Times

South Central Ambulance Service said the GP's early CPR almost certainly saved Ian's life.

From BBC

I’m 61, live alone, almost own my home, have no other debt and I plan to retire in six years.

From MarketWatch

Index investors have been fine, as almost every faller is matched by a winner.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wall Street expects almost 20% growth for the coming three years.

From Barron's