English · Adjectives

almost

/ˈɔːlmoʊst/

[/ˈɔːlmoʊst/]

nearly; not quite

Beginneradverb

Definition

Almost means very nearly but not completely.

Example

We are almost finished with dinner.

We are almost finished with dinner.

Etymology

From Old English 'eallmæst' meaning 'mostly all'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used to show something is close to a point but not reached.

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