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

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Almost no one is even making it part of their platform, addressing climate change, nuclear proliferation, this AI stuff.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

Almost everything else rose on Friday: banks and financial firms, semiconductor stocks, even shares of smaller companies—extending gains sparked by the latest signs of an end to fighting in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Almost everyone who matters in American track and field will be there, Boldon said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

"Almost everything you will see in 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' is taken from somebody's life," said Ali, calling the film a "collection of stories of love".

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Almost thirteen miles out of Washington, Booth and Herold approached their destination: Surrattsville, Maryland.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

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