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

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Although almost three quarters said they could have bought a property without the scheme, only about a fifth said they could have purchased the property they got with the aid of help to buy.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Because of the awkward proportions of the drawing, about 8-by-1 feet, these churches are almost comically crammed in, like an overpacked suitcase, using every inch of space.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

For FedEx as a whole, Wall Street projects almost $94 billion in sales and $6.5 billion in operating income.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

“When I sit down to read a small hardcover, it almost feels like I’m reading a journal,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

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

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

almost

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