Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for almost. Search instead for cimbalmost.
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.

Unlike almost all of them, however, he managed to create out of that credo something timeless and enduring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

She added the family had maintained a dignified silence for almost nine years, but the frustration of seeing him driving around their local community had led them to speak out now.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“While near-term sentiment will almost certainly be dictated by oil, we also flag underlying risk of the NA consumer to Europe, depending on how long the conflict lasts,” Chaiken wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Jet-fuel prices have almost doubled since the start of the war, according to the Argus U.S.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

“That is the lead singer of Not Your Wild West Show. They’re not only rez famous, but almost actually famous!”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith