Almost

Quick meaning: Almost is an adverb meaning Very close to, but not quite.

Meaning

Very close to, but not quite.

More Meanings

1. (mathematics) Up to, except for a negligible set (where negligible is not universally but contextually defined).
2. (informal) Something or someone that doesn't quite make it.

Example Sentences

We almost missed the train.

Almost all people went there.

Nobody, or almost, noticed anything unusual.

For some odd reason, Sherin has chosen to direct the play as a comedy — at times almost a farce.

Word Forms

• almosts

Synonyms for almost

Depending on context, synonyms include nearly, nigh, well-nigh, near, practically, virtually.

Antonyms for almost

Common opposites include mostly, somewhat, slightly, very.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include well-nigh, nearly, virtually, near, nigh, about.

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