Synonyms for

Almost

Verb / ˈɔ:ˌlməʊst / Another word for almost — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

very nearly, not quite

Synonyms & similar words

virtually near nigh nearly wellnigh most about nearly virtually practically about nigh near approximately around approaching well-nigh

Synonyms by register

Formal

nearly approaching close to

Informal

pretty much practically just about sort of

Literary

nigh hardly

Antonyms

completely entirely fully totally wholly perfectly

Common collocations

  • almost certainly
  • almost always
  • almost never
  • almost perfect
  • almost done
  • almost there
  • almost immediately

Word family

adverb almost

Usage note

Primarily used as an adverb to indicate something is very close to being the case but not quite. It is often followed by an adjective, adverb, or verb.

Example sentences

  1. I almost forgot my lunch today.
  2. The cake is almost ready to eat.
  3. My mom is almost finished cooking dinner.
  4. We're almost at the park!
  5. I almost fell asleep during the movie.

Quotes

  • Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes... including you.
  • I almost wish we were butterflies and liv'd but three summer days - three such days with you I could fill with more delight than fifty common years could ever contain.
  • Success is almost totally dependent upon drive and persistence. The extra energy required to make another effort or try another approach is the secret of winning.

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