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:
She almost missed the bus.Dinner is almost ready, just five more minutes.
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 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
Very Often
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