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Almost
/ˈɔːlməʊst/
An adverb used to describe something very close to happening, but not quite there.
Synonyms:
nearly
approximately
about
Antonyms:
completely
absolutely
entirely
Examples:
And with one blow, cut him
almost
in two.
The whisper
almost
died.
That's
almost
what an artist needs to do.
Etymology:
From Middle English al mest, equivalent to all + most. The word combines
all
and
most
to describe something very nearly complete.
Usage Statistics:
281 mentions per 1 million words
Very Often
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