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adverb
- 1. not quite; very nearly: "he almost knocked Georgina over"
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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: … (Definition of almost from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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: …
The meaning of ALMOST is very nearly but not exactly or entirely. How to use almost in a sentence.
The adverb almost is perfect for describing things you come close to doing, or states you haven't yet reached. It has an Old English root, eallmæst, "nearly all," or literally, "mostly all."
Almost definition: very nearly; all but. See examples of ALMOST used in a sentence.
Definition of almost adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
You use almost to indicate that something is not completely the case but is nearly the case. The couple had been dating for almost three years. Storms have been hitting almost all of Britain recently. The effect is almost impossible to describe.
ALMOST definition: 1. If something almost happens, it does not happen but it is very close to happening: 2. not…. Learn more.
Define almost. almost synonyms, almost pronunciation, almost translation, English dictionary definition of almost. adv. Slightly short of; not quite; nearly: almost time to go; was almost asleep; had almost finished.
almost meaning, definition, what is almost: nearly, but not completely or not quite: Learn more.
