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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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But that almost certainly will require taking out loans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The site was almost entirely excavated and carefully recorded using modern archaeological techniques, preserving a clear picture of its original layout.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

A sighting of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., chatting with Mickey Mouse, wand in hand, felt almost cathartic.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Some 30 percent of the world's fertiliser normally passes through the Strait of Hormuz, which is now almost closed.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

I was out of the car almost before it stopped, running down the alley, through the side door, and into Nollie’s embrace.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.