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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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The scene in which Biff almost violently embraces Willy and tries—in vain—to make him discard his illusions scorches with its sadness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Even before notching gains of more than 2% on Wednesday, Intel stock has climbed almost 200% over the past one year and 59% so far in 2026.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

The almost 200-year-old Victorian-style building features pieces of historic art, artifacts, a museum and a library — all of which could have turned to ash, Pitchford said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

And unlike many cities in South East Asia with open-air shopping streets, Singapore's malls are almost entirely air-conditioned.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

I had almost put my foot where he was one morning as I carried my bucket to the door when I realized the honor being done me.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom