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ORLM-ohst/ˈɔːlməʊst/

Almost means very nearly, but not quite. It is almost six = a few minutes before six. Put it before the word it changes: almost finished, almost everyone. Nearly is a close synonym. Almost never means “rarely,” which surprises some learners.

Meaning

Very nearly, but not completely.

Examples

• “It is almost time to leave.”
• “I almost missed the bus.”
• “Almost all the students passed.”

Good to know

almost + adjective/verb/number. nearly = almost.

Near in meaning

nearly

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