almost

adverb
/ˈɔːlmoʊst/

Meaning

very nearly, but not exactly or completely

Example Sentences

He almost missed the train.

Example Expressions

almost there

Synonyms

nearly, practically, virtually, approximately, about

Antonyms

completely, entirely, totally

Collocations

almost done, almost impossible, almost every, almost finished

More Example Sentences

They pretend to listen almost every time.

I pretend to understand almost every time.

She pretends to be busy almost every time.

He pretends to be confident almost every time.

I go to sleep at almost the same time every day.

He pretends to know the answer almost every time.

The report is almost ready — I will send it by today.

She pretended to smile almost every time at the event.

We pretend to agree almost every time to avoid conflict.

As you drive along the hilly roads of Bandarban, you can almost touch the clouds.

Related Vocabularies

to a great depth, extent, or intensity
frequently, many times
with great care and persistence
in a physical manner; relating to the body
in spite of that; nevertheless
With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.

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