Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word An adverb used to describe something very close to happening, but not quite there.
Almost
/ˈɔːlməʊst/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
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 
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