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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

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The new models still have a hefty profile, but they are so light that they’re almost optical illusions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

So far this year, the Eastern District’s six active judges have ordered almost people 2,000 freed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

There’s its flavor profile, which is sharp and pungent when consumed raw yet mellow, nutty and almost buttery when cooked down.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

"It will be the first links course in 100 years built in Northern Ireland and that will almost double the number of visitor tee times we have available across links golf," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Mom gasps and runs over, almost bulldozing Bernadette, who’s balancing several baskets.

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