CEFR A1

almost

adverb

Meaning

Very nearly; not completely.

Examples

The show was almost over when we arrived.
She was almost as tall as her brother.

Synonyms: nearly, close to, virtually, practically

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almost (A1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːl.məʊst/

Definition

Very nearly; not completely.

Examples

The show was almost over when we arrived.
She was almost as tall as her brother.
He almost missed the train because he overslept.

How to Use almost

almost all (collocation): Nearly every one or everything in a group. — "Almost all the students passed the exam."
almost every (collocation): Nearly each individual item or person in a group. — "Almost every day, he goes for a walk."
almost certainly (collocation): Very likely; with a high degree of probability. — "She will almost certainly be late."

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