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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 setting is almost too perfect; a little on the nose for Thompson, who says “America is one of the main characters” in her songs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

According to government research from 2023, almost half of online businesses it sampled used hidden or dripped fees.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

In the era of dynamic pricing and electronic points of sale, the technology exists to provide almost minute-by-minute inflation readings that would allow for a far more accurate, up-to-date consumer price index.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

“Oil is embedded in almost everything you spend money on. And if you’re retired, it hits you harder than just about everyone else.”

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

At last, almost reluctantly it seemed to me, she approved the cheese, but the hat was forgotten.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom