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adverb
- 1. not quite; very nearly: "he almost knocked Georgina over"
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The meaning of ALMOST is very nearly but not exactly or entirely. How to use almost in a sentence.
We use almost and nearly to refer to the progress of things, especially if we are measuring and counting things. In these examples, almost and nearly can both be used: …
We use almost and nearly to refer to the progress of things, especially if we are measuring and counting things. In these examples, almost and nearly can both be used: …
Almost definition: very nearly; all but. See examples of ALMOST used in a sentence.
almost implies very little short of: almost exhausted; almost home. most is colloquial for almost. nearly implies a slightly greater distance or degree than almost: nearly well; nearly to the city. well-nigh, a more literary word, implies a barely appreciable distance or extent: well-nigh forgotten; well-nigh home. USAGE See most.
Definition of almost adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
If you almost got a great job, you came close but weren't ultimately successful, and if you're almost qualified to get your pilot's license, nobody's going to let you fly a plane quite yet. The adverb almost is perfect for describing things you come close to doing, or states you haven't yet reached.
