as in nearly
very close to but not completely
we were almost finished with dinner when an unexpected visitor showed up there were almost enough seats for everybody on the bus
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as in relative
being such only when compared to something else
burdened with impossibly high expectations, the movie came to be regarded as an almost failure
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Recent Examples of almost
Erik Trinidad, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
If UConn reaches the Elite Eight for an 18th time in the past 20 seasons, a rematch of the 2024 quarterfinal against 1-seed USC feels almost inevitable.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2025
James Griffiths, CNN, 9 Jan. 2020
West made his triumphant return to Twitter last Friday after an almost year-long hiatus.
—NBC News, 21 Apr. 2018
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Adverb
The pillars of the massive pier have formed artificial vertical reefs underwater, and diving here almost feels like entering a science fiction world, with alien-like tree formations and coral growths blossoming out from the supports.
—Erik Trinidad, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
If UConn reaches the Elite Eight for an 18th time in the past 20 seasons, a rematch of the 2024 quarterfinal against 1-seed USC feels almost inevitable.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Despite arguably kicking off the trend of internet shutdowns a decade ago with an almost year-long blackout in the western province of Xinjiang, China is not a frequent offender.
—James Griffiths, CNN, 9 Jan. 2020
West made his triumphant return to Twitter last Friday after an almost year-long hiatus.
—NBC News, 21 Apr. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for almost
Adverb
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Gold prices have soared 12% so far this year, while the S&P 500 has plummeted nearly 7%.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Oklahoma charges come nearly a month after Morris asked a federal judge to dismiss a fraud lawsuit filed against him, Gateway Church and others over the church’s tithing practices, according to court documents.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, Investopedia gave the town nods for for its relative proximity to hospitals and the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2025
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The 10 individuals initially arrested in September 2017, which included four college assistant coaches, were all relative bit players in the ecosystem.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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There were other elements the artisans created practically for the production, like a Creeper tail that Ylfa (Toni Collette) slices up and blends.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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After winning practically every single award out there for his turn in The Penguin, Colin Farrell is looking to get back in business with DC: and that’s to star in the title role of Luca Guadagnino‘s Sgt. Rock.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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As mentioned previously, with virtually all nonimmigrant visas, i.e. visitor, student and temporary work visas effectively off-limits because of the immigrant intent problem and the Safe Third Country Agreement preventing refugee claims, legal options are scarce.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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For a while, Camilla appeared to be carrying the monarchy virtually single-handedly.—
Jack Royston,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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This fairly inconsistent exercise kept us on our toes, as different heights for the rams led to different levels of grip for the front and rear ends.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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How To Make Blueberry Scones The process of making scones is fairly easy and not too dissimilar from making biscuits.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Almost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/almost. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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