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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"We have an excellent national health service which has been able to handle and almost always resolve complex situations. So, I believe citizens should not lose faith."

From BBC

Coming into the week, shares were down about 16% from a record high of almost $500 a share reached in late December.

From Barron's

If my husband earns significantly less, we will not be able to cover the monthly mortgage payment, which is currently almost $17,000 per month.

From MarketWatch

Shelter costs for Canadians continue to decelerate, rising 1.7% for the latest month, marking the first time in almost five years shelter expenses have advanced by less than 2%.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It is about a smaller team that plays in the cup and almost beats a bigger team," he said.

From BBC

almost

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