almost

US /ˈɔlˌmost, ɔlˈmost/

UK /'ɔ:lməʊst/

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adverb

  • Only a little less than, nearly, not quite
  • Approaching a state or condition.
  • To a very close degree.
  • Not quite; very nearly.
  • Very close to experiencing something.
  • Nearly all; with few exceptions.
  • Almost; nearly; practically.