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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: …
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: …
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. He was almost as tall as Pete, but skinnier.
Almost means "nearly," "roughly," or "not quite." If you're almost as tall as your brother, it means he's still just a bit taller than you are. 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.
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 definition: 1. If something almost happens, it does not happen but it is very close to happening: 2. not…. Learn more.
GRAMMAR: Word order • Almost usually comes before a main verb: I almost cried. • Almost usually comes after ‘be’ when it is the main verb: I am almost ready. • Almost comes after the first auxiliary verb: She has almost decided.
