almost

[ˈɔːlməʊst]

almost Definition

not quite; very nearly.

Using almost: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "almost" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I almost missed my flight.

• Example

  She almost finished the puzzle.

• Example

  He almost won the race.

almost Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for almost

• nearly
• virtually
• practically

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Summary: almost in Brief

'Almost' [ˈɔːlməʊst] means 'not quite; very nearly.' It is an adverb used to indicate that something came close to happening or being true, but ultimately did not. Synonyms for 'almost' include 'nearly,' 'virtually,' and 'practically.'