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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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As for Mr. Dylan, following a 1966 motorcycle accident he retrenched and issued “John Wesley Harding,” an almost aggressively minimalist departure from the maximalist work that preceded it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

While a modest rise in UK domestic energy bills is almost certain in July, October's feared significant further rise could now be off.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

They absorb it quickly, re-price almost instantaneously, and look for the next target with breathtaking speed.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

WTI crude is still almost 41% higher than it was at the start of the war, while Brent crude has risen nearly 31% since then, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

“Surprise!” she squeals, vibrating almost as much as the puppy.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam