almost all (B1)

determiner phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːl.məs.t‿eɪl/

Definition

Very nearly all of something; the vast majority of a group or quantity.

Examples

• Almost all of the students passed the exam.

• She has almost all of her family living in the same town.

• Almost all of the evidence pointed to his guilt.

How to Use almost all

almost all of (prepositional phrase)

Referring to a very large majority of a specific group or quantity. — "Almost all of the participants completed the survey."

almost all (determiner phrase)

Referring to a very large majority in a general sense. — "Almost all children enjoy playing games."

Synonyms of almost all

Words with a similar meaning to almost all:

• nearly all
• most
• the vast majority
• all but

Antonyms of almost all

Words with the opposite meaning to almost all:

• hardly any
• none
• a few

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