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

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A corporate deal lawyer in Dallas, Willding has referred to himself as “outside business counsel to the Trump family” and has said he talks to Trump Jr. or Eric Trump almost daily.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Sullivan County Golf & Country Club was almost poetic in its decrepitude.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

More than a dozen people running around a supermarket never ends well, and almost always results in more money being spent than is necessary.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

But looking back, the inclusion seems almost inevitable.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

I started the stitch three times and then pushed the needle through the hide and slowly pulled, snugging up the beads almost like Sela had.

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

almost

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