Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for almost. Search instead for almod.
Definitions

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Just spitballing here, but if almost no security system is safe, the possibilities for social, financial and general chaos really are unlimited.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

In April 2025, she formed a lobbying firm called Varidon Strategies and began registering in states almost immediately afterward, according to records.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

A farming family in one of the most remote corners of England say they have become almost "cut off" by the state of the road to their home.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Since hostilities kicked off in the Middle East, TSMC’s U.S.-listed shares had fallen by almost a fifth from its all-time high of $390, notched up in February.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

The barracks appeared almost identical with the one we had left this morning, except that this one was furnished with bunks as well as tables and benches.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom